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New Zealand vs Samoa

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Live Updates

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Sonny Bill Williams being able to wriggle through a gap.

80+2'

It's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.

80+2'

Lima Sopoaga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

79'

Trouble here as Anton Lienert-Brown breaches the defence.

79'

Spellbinding play by Anton Lienert-Brown is finished off with a try.

78'
Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Sam Cane.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brodie Retallick bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

77'
Conversion

Lima Sopoaga converts the try.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and TJ Perenara took full advantage.

76'

TJ Perenara played a key part in that try.

76'
Try

What a kick! Ardie Savea takes full advantage to score for New Zealand.

75'

Lima Sopoaga has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

73'

Piula Faasalele has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

73'

Dwayne Polataivao comes on for Samoa.

73'

Kahn Fotuali'i leaves the field.

73'

That's a great try assist by Lima Sopoaga.

71'
Try

A penetrating move by New Zealand results in a try for TJ Perenara.

71'

The defensive line has been broken as Lima Sopoaga goes through the gap.

71'

Samoa have won 80 rucks so far this game.

69'

Nephi Leatigaga comes on.

68'

Viliamu Afatia comes off.

68'

Nathan Harris comes on.

62'

Codie Taylor comes off.

62'

Jordie Barrett comes on.

62'

Ben Smith comes off.

62'
Conversion

Lima Sopoaga has kicked a conversion.

62'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with D'Angelo Leuila getting some game time.

62'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Tusi Pisi being replaced.

62'

Israel Dagg sets up the try.

61'
Try

Slick passing by New Zealand leads to a try for Vaea Fifita.

61'

What a run here by Israel Dagg as he gets over the gainline!.

61'

Scott Barrett makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

60'

New Zealand make a substitution with Lima Sopoaga coming on.

60'

New Zealand make a substitution with Beauden Barrett coming off.

60'
Conversion

The New Zealand supporters go wild as Beauden Barrett successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Samoa sub Taiasina Tuifua comes onto the field.

60'

Christopher Vui departs for Samoa.

60'

Seilala Lam comes on for Samoa.

60'

Manu Leiataua leaves the field.

60'

Julian Savea sets up the try.

59'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Julian Savea being able to wriggle through a gap.

59'
Try

Incisive passing by New Zealand is finished off by Beauden Barrett, as he goes over for the try.

58'

Alafoti Fa'osiliva comes on.

57'

Falemiga Selesele comes off.

57'

Vaea Fifita comes on.

56'

Jerome Kaino comes off.

56'

TJ Perenara comes on.

56'

Aaron Smith comes off.

56'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the conversion.

56'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Ken Pisi getting some game time.

56'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Albert Nikoro being replaced.

56'

Ben Smith sets up the try.

55'
Try

Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Codie Taylor.

55'

Trouble here as Ben Smith breaches the defence.

55'

Jerome Kaino has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

55'

New Zealand have won 40 rucks so far this game.

54'

Beauden Barrett has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

53'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julian Savea bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

51'

Anton Lienert-Brown sets up the try.

51'
Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Julian Savea.

51'

A gap opened in the defence and Brodie Retallick took full advantage.

51'

The defensive line has been broken as Julian Savea goes through the gap.

50'

Samoa make a substitution with Paul Alo-Emile coming on.

50'

Samoa make a substitution with Census Johnston coming off.

50'

New Zealand sub Wyatt Crockett comes onto the field.

50'

Joe Moody departs for New Zealand.

50'

Scott Barrett comes on for New Zealand.

50'

Sam Whitelock leaves the field.

50'

Charlie Faumuina comes on.

50'

Owen Franks comes off.

50'

Ardie Savea has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

49'

Sam Cane has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

46'

Samoa have won 60 rucks so far this game.

46'

Codie Taylor has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

43'

What a run here by Anton Lienert-Brown as he gets over the gainline!.

43'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett adds the two points for New Zealand.

42'
Try

A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Israel Dagg.

41'

Spellbinding play by Anton Lienert-Brown is finished off with a try.

41'

The second half is underway.

40'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Beauden Barrett played a key part in that try.

39'
Try

Sonny Bill Williams scores the try from close range.

39'

Israel Dagg makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

36'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

34'

That's a great try assist by Anton Lienert-Brown.

33'
Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Ardie Savea.

33'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Beauden Barrett being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Beauden Barrett breaches the defence.

31'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett converts the try.

30'
Try

The kick through from New Zealand has allowed Beauden Barrett to touch down.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Smith bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

29'

Samoa have won 40 rucks so far this game.

28'

A gap opened in the defence and Alapati Leiua took full advantage.

27'

Albert Nikoro steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

24'

New Zealand have won 20 rucks so far this game.

22'

The defensive line has been broken as Tim Nanai-Williams goes through the gap.

21'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Albert Nikoro as it drops short of the posts.

15'

Samoa have won 20 rucks so far this game.

13'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.

12'

Beauden Barrett sets up the try.

11'
Try

New Zealand are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Anton Lienert-Brown touching down.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

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Match Details

New Zealand v Samoa
Internationals - Round 1
Fri 16th June 2017, 04:00am EDT
Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand win +78
New Zealand
Samoa
New Zealand
Time in lead
Samoa
72
Mins in lead
0
87%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
0%
Possession Last 10 min
%
0
Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time
Cane
78 - 0
78'
Sopoaga
73 - 0
77'
Savea
71 - 0
75'
Perenara
66 - 0
71'
Sopoaga
61 - 0
62'
Fifita
59 - 0
61'
Barrett
54 - 0
60'
Barrett
52 - 0
58'
Barrett
47 - 0
56'
Taylor
45 - 0
55'
Savea
40 - 0
51'
Barrett
35 - 0
42'
Dagg
33 - 0
41'
Half Time
Barrett
28 - 0
40'
Williams
26 - 0
39'
Barrett
21 - 0
34'
Savea
19 - 0
33'
Barrett
14 - 0
30'
Barrett
12 - 0
29'
Barrett
7 - 0
12'
Lienert-Brown
5 - 0
11'
Start

Attack Profile

New Zealand
Samoa
More Less More
0
22m Entries
0
0
22m Conversion
0
28
Line Breaks
3
135
Carries
111
28
Kicks
17
0
Post Contact Meters
0

Defence Profile

New Zealand
Samoa
More Less More
0
Dominant Tackles
0
127
Tackles Made
84
12
Tackles Missed
16
6
Turnovers Won
7
0
Tackle Turnover
0
0
Tackle Offload Allowed
0

Other Fixtures

21 - 27
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