The All Blacks did it so easy against Tonga that they deliberately finished the game with 14 men — not replacing centre Ryan Crotty as they cruised to a 92-7 win before jetting off to Japan.
New Zealand turned on the razzle dazzle in their final Test ahead of the Rugby World Cup, scoring 14 tries in the rout in Hamilton. Playing with a freedom against hopelessly outclassed opponents, the world champions flexed their attacking muscles ominously on Saturday, notching their biggest winning margin over any team in more than a decade.Sipi Tau meets the HakaWinger George Bridge bagged four tries while fullback Ben Smith and Crotty crossed twice each in what was effectively a glorified training run.
It was a colourful way for Smith, Crotty and captain Kieran Read — who also scored a try — to end their Test careers on New Zealand soil.Tongan skipper Siale Piutau crossed three minutes from the end to ensure the All Blacks wouldn’t keep their opponents scoreless for a second straight game, having whitewashed the Wallabies 36-0 three weeks ago.
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As long as you play Tonga your dream is on track, want to see this when you play tier 1 countries ....
That try was it from 0 on the clock?
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