All Blacks wash away the Sharks 54-0 in rain-soaked Durban as McKenzie limps off
The New Zealand All Blacks defeated the Sharks 54-0 in a rugby match held in Durban, South Africa. The game featured a notable appearance by veteran Ma'a Nonu and an injury scare for Damian McKenzie.
Why it matters
This match is a key indicator of the All Blacks' form ahead of their upcoming test series against the Springboks.
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — New Zealand comfortably handled the Sharks 54-0 and a sodden Kings Park to go two for two on its South Africa tour on Tuesday.
Test fullback Damian McKenzie limped off after scoring a 28th-minute try. His exit was precautionary 11 days before the Greatest Rivalry test series against the Springboks. He twisted his left ankle early while landing to take a mark.
"It's not too bad but we just felt he was hobbling around less than 100%," All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said. "He will be fine."
The All Blacks started half of their test XV against the weakest of the four provincial sides they face, and were too slick for the heavily depleted Sharks on a pitch soaked by heavy rain right up until kickoff.
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