3/10: All Blacks star given brutal player rating despite big win against France

After a disappointing opener, Ian Foster’s men hit warp speed from the opening whistle — leading 29-3 at the break and never letting Les Bleus breathe.

Roigard sparked it, Savea lit it up, and Tuipulotu came back like a wrecking ball. But not everyone thrived in the black jersey...

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SUMMARY:
In front of 33,872 fans in the capital, New Zealand steamrolled to a 2-0 series lead with a performance packed with physicality, precision, and pure All Blacks flair. Ardie Savea was untouchable, Tuipulotu owned the skies, and France were left chasing shadows. But it wasn’t perfect — a couple of players fell short in an otherwise dominant showing.

The captain was everywhere – carving through the French defence, leading with fire, and proving once again why he's among the best on the planet.

 

Rugby Pass 9.5: "A big game from the captain returning to his hometown. Threatened up the middle early but was stripped in the tackle for turnover. Nice recovery from a Barrett chip kick moments later. Clever trick play to set up Roigard for the first try. Picked up a try from a maul. Had a big break down the left side that sparked the All Blacks fourth try. Came up with a ruck steal."

Stuff 8/10: "Captaining in the absence of Scott Barrett and led as he does, no better than with the outstanding run from deep to set up Vaa’i try. Also scored from maul. Led the hosts with carries (13) and line breaks (2) in his 48-metre effort."

Tuipulotu came back like he never left, owning the air and rumbling through contact like a man on a mission.

Rugby Pass 8/10: "An imposing performance from the second rower. Early lineout steal for Patrick as well as multiple grabs. Was the top target in the first half. Had some strong carries too. Finished with seven lineout takes in a big shift."

Stuff 8/10: "Huge return from the experienced operator, looking fresh and eager, with several big carries. Stole France’s first throw, and did the nice dummy jump for Savea’s try."

Planet Rugby 8/10: "His lineout steal in the first half was stunning, a gorgeous one-handed grab. He and Holland bossed that facet of the game, but he also paired that with hulking carries and sharp defence. He hasn’t played since the Blues’ Super Rugby exit but it didn’t show. A mighty performance."

Tosi’s second-half cameo didn’t offer much – and the ratings were merciless.

Rugby Pass 3/10: "On at 47. Couple tackles and set-piece efficiency."

Stuff 5/10: "A couple of carries for the big man, and six tackles."

A mixed night from Barrett who oscillated between moments of class and costly errors.

Rugby Pass 6/10: "Wasn’t as influential as last week. Pinned the corners well with his boot. Unlucky to be binned for an attempted intercept that went to ground but it did prevent a French break becoming more. Some troubles under the high ball. Try assist for Jordan in the second half a nice touch."

Stuff 6/10: "Not the best start, with kick out on full, then a yellow card for deliberate knock on. Mixed kicking game with a few too long, and some nice short ones. Put Jordan over easily and kicked 5/6 off the tee."

Throughout Rugby World Cup's 10 iterations, just South Africa, New Zealand and Australia have won the tournament more than once. South Africa now lead the all-time wins with four, New Zealand have won three and Australia have lifted the Web Ellis trophy twice.

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