All Blacks v Italy player ratings: The player proving doubters wrong in Dave Rennie’s side
The All Blacks secured a 47-17 victory over Italy in Wellington, with individual player performances analyzed in the report. The article highlights the contributions of various players, including those proving their worth in the current squad.
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How the All Blacks rated in their 47-17 win over Italy in Wellington.
A terrific 50-minute shift for the loosehead prop, carrying well, getting stuck into his work in the contact areas and barging his way over the try line before exiting.
A mixed night for the veteran hooker. There was no lack of effort as he hit the ruck with intent, and the lineout functioned well for the most part, but he conceded a few careless penalties – one for being in front of the kicker at a restart, another for a neck-roll when trying to clear the ruck out.
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