All Blacks overwhelm brave Namibia with nine tries
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Updated 24/09/2015 at 21:46 GMT
World Cup, Pool C, Olympic Stadium - New Zealand 58 (Tries: Vito, Milner–Skudder 2, Fekitoa, Barrett, Savea 2, Smith, Taylor. Con: Barrett 5. Pen: Barrett 5) Namibia 14 ( Try: Deysel. Pen: Kotze 3)
Ben Smith celebrates with team mates after scoring the seventh try for New Zealand
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New Zealand racked up nine tries to defeat Namibia 58-14 at London’s Olympic Stadium.
The All Blacks, who were captained by Sam Cane and rested the likes of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, threatened a cricket score in the first half.
Victor Vito crossed over after a fine run by Julian Savea before Nehe Milner-Skudder burst over the line in the corner.
The highlight was Sonny Bill Williams’ brilliant offload to Malakai Fekitoa to touch down under the posts before Beauden Barrett and Milner Skudder added to the Kiwis’ advantage with tries in the closing stages of the half.
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New Zealand's Ma'a Nonu in action
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It was a similar pattern in the second half with Savea touching down for try number six although the Namibians got the biggest roar when Johan Deysel bounced off a defender to crash over the line.
But Steve Hansen’s side had the final say with Ben Smith, Savea and Codie Taylor going over in the closing stages to seal an emphatic victory and make it two wins from two games.
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Victor Vito celebrates after scoring the first try for New Zealand
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TALKING POINT
TMO has received mixed reviews in the tournament but tonight was evidence of its benefits. The referee managed to steer clear of any controversial decisions. Both Julian Savea’s tries were referred and were correctly awarded.
MATCH IN A TWEET
KEY MOMENTS
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New Zealand perform the Haka before the match
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6’ – New Zealand 10-0 Namibia – TRY! Savea does the hard work in bulldozing his way through before the ball comes out to Vito who crosses over. Barrett converts.
10’ - New Zealand 15-0 Namibia – TRY! Vito turns provider with a run, the ball is passed out wide to Milner-Skudder who goes over in the right corner. Barrett misses the conversion.
21’ – New Zealand 22-3 – Namibia –TRY! Williams with a brilliant offload and Fekitoa is the grateful recipient to touch the ball over the line for the third try. Barrett converts.
31’ – New Zealand 29-3 Namibia – TRY! From a lineout, Barrett squeezes in between two players after selling a dummy to race over the line and score try number four. Barrett converts.
40’+1 – New Zealand 34-6 – Namibia – TRY! More slick passing from the World Cup holders which ends in Milner-Skudder diving over in the corner. Barrett misses the conversion.
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New Zealand's Malakai Fekitoa in action with Namibia's Johan Tromp
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47’ – New Zealand 41-9 Namibia – TRY! Savea goes through on a crash ball, steamrolling through three players. Barrett converts.
51’ – New Zealand 41-14 – TRY! Deysel crashes over on the overlap after bouncing off a defender to score. Kotze misses the extras.
57’ – New Zealand 41-14 Namibia. Yellow card. Engels is sin-binned for going off his feet to kill the ball.
61’ - New Zealand 46-14 Namibia – TRY! Replacement Smith goes over in the right corner after a simple move which split the Namibian defence. Barrett misses the extras.
76’ – New Zealand 51-14 Namibia – TRY! Savea barges over in the corner, the TMO was checking if there was a double movement but gives it the all clear. Barrett misses the conversion.
79’ – New Zealand 58-14 – Namibia – TRY! Barrett with a cheeky chip forward and Taylor is on hand to dive over for the ninth try. Barrett converts.
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Beauden Barrett runs through to score the fourth try for New Zealand
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TEAMS
New Zealand: Slade, Milner-Skudder, Fekitoa, Williams, Savea; Barrett, TJ Perenara; Franks, Taylor, Faumuina, Romano, Whitelock, Messam, Cane (capt), Vito. Replacements: Smith, Read, McCaw, Nonu.
Namibia: Tromp, Philander, Greyling, Deysel, Marais, Kotze, Jantjies, Engels, van Jaarsveld, Coetzee, Uanivi, van Lill, Burger, du Plessis, Damens. Replacements: Botha, Bothma, Larson, Viviers, Buitendag.
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