Dominant All Blacks cruise to win over Fiji in San Diego

Sat, Jul 20, 2024, 3:55 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The All Blacks take on Fiji in the USA. Photo: Getty Images
The All Blacks take on Fiji in the USA. Photo: Getty Images

The All Blacks have cruised to a 47-5 win over Fiji in San Diego.

Life under Scott Robertson has started perfectly for the Kiwis, easing their way to victory to round out their July series.

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Centre Billy Proctor was one of several debutants in the 23 who impressed as he crossed in the first half for a 26-5 lead.

Sevu Reece's try to start the second half put the game out of reach as they maintained their unbeaten streak against the Fijians.

Hooker George Bell sealed the win with a try on debut as they prepare to start their Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina.

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77': ALL BLACKS TRY: George Bell sneaks through the line for a try on debut All Blacks 47-5

74': Jordie Barrett tries to seal the win with a nice break but the ball is dislodged

63': Fiji hunting for an answer but the All Blacks defence proves far too strong

59': ALL BLACKS TRY: The debutants start to bend the line, with prop Ethan de Groot finishing it off All Blacks 40-5

53': ALL BLACKS NO TRY: Clarke looks to make it a double as the in and out move puts the winger into space but the TMO spots obstruction in the build up

43': ALL BLACKS TRY: Sevu Reece strolls over in the corner as they pick up from where they left off All Blacks 33-5

HALF TIME: ALL BLACKS 26 - 5 FIJI

38': Fiji have the numbers and Jiuta Wainiqolo stays in somehow but drops the ball as he tries to put it down

36': A nice line from Proctor puts Ratima into space, who gets crunched as he stays down after brutal contact

33': ALL BLACKS TRY: The scrum delivers another free kick and the quick tap provides the space for Ardie Savea to power over All Blacks 26-5

29': All Blacks roll down but drop it only metres from the line. It only creates another chance for their scrum to dominate as they win a penalty straight back

25': ALL BLACKS TRY: Billy Proctor dives over as some nice hands puts the centre inside space All Blacks 19-5

21': Billy Proctor breaks through as he starts his Test career strong, with the play falling apart after a knock-on

19': FIJI TRY: Fiji go back to the cross field kick and hits Semi Radradra, passing inside for his fullback Vilimoni Botitu to hit straight back All Blacks 14-5

16': Fiji starting to fight back as they go for a cross-field kick and force the mistake from the Kiwis

12': ALL BLACKS TRY: Cortez Ratima dives over for his maiden All Blacks try All Blacks 14-0

8’: ALL BLACKS TRY: A lovely ball from Damian McKenzie unlocks the backline as Caleb Clarke dives over All Blacks 7-0

4’: All Blacks starting fast but Fiji scramble and force the penalty

KICK OFF: Both teams lay down the challenge as the Kiwis and Damian McKenzie get the game underway in San Diego

ALL BLACKS 47

Tries: Clarke, Ratima, Proctor, Savea, Reece, de Groot, Bell

Cons: McKenzie 6/7

FIJI 5

Tries: Botitu

Cons: Armstrong-Ravula 0/1

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