NZL
No.Name
5Sam Whitelock, L
9Aaron Smith, SH
2Codie Taylor, H
4Brodie Retallick, L
3Ofa Tu'ungafasi, P
8Ardie Savea, -
T
2
6Scott Barrett, FL
1George Bower, P
15Jordie Barrett, FB
T
6
14Sevu Reece, W
T
13Rieko Ioane, C
12Quinn Tupaea, C
T
11Leicester Fainga'anuku, W
10Beauden Barrett, FH
7Sam Cane, FL
Replacements
16Samisoni Taukei'aho, -
17Karl Tu'inukuafe, -
18Angus Ta'avao, -
19Pita Gus Sowakula, R
T
19Pita Gus Sowakula, -
20Dalton Papali'i, -
21Finlay Christie, -
22Richie Mo'unga, -
23Braydon Ennor, -

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Eden Park
12:05 AM, July 2, 2022
Attendance: 48,300
665dReuters

All Blacks flex muscle in thumping win over Ireland

The All Blacks weathered storms at the start of each half but responded with six tries to open their 2022 season with a hardfought but convincing 42-19 victory over Ireland in Auckland on Saturday.

Match Commentary

79'Yellow card - Karl Tu'inukuafe , New Zealand
78'42-19 Conversion - Joey Carbery , Ireland
77'42-17 Try - Bundee Aki , Ireland

Match Stats

NZL
Possession
IRE
42%
58%
Territory
40%
60%
NZL
IRE
101Runs145
409Metres Run352
5Clean Breaks3
197Tackles134
16Missed Tackles14
8Turnover Knock On11