All Blacks player ratings vs Italy | Nations Championship 2026
The All Blacks defeated Italy 47-17 in the second round of the 2026 Nations Championship. Will Jordan set a record as the team's all-time leading try-scorer during the match.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant milestone for the All Blacks' performance under the new coaching era of Dave Rennie.
Round 2 of the Nations Championship kicked off in Wellington, and a gruelling, tight opening half made way for a second-half breakout from the All Blacks .
Italy’s defence resisted for a huge number of phases, but a historic hat-trick to Will Jordan saw the winger become the All Blacks’ all-time leading try-scorer as his team ran away with the lead.
The 47-17 win gives the All Blacks a two-from-two record to begin the Dave Rennie era, keeping them in the running for Nations Championship glory.
Both All Blacks props struggled to keep their feet in the scrum, but De Groot was a physical force across the park, and his 47th-minute try was a fair reward for his efforts.
Taylor conceded a few penalties early but threw to the lineout well and was one of his side’s best at moving bodies around the ruck.
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