Will Jordan charges forward during today's Bledisloe Cup match against the Wallabies. Photo: Getty Images
- Match report: All Blacks bounce back in Bledisloe thriller
Will Jordan
8 - The All Blacks’ most consistent threat all game
Shaun Stevenson
5 - Had a few good moments on debut but defence a concern
Brayden Ennor
4 - Never really fired a shot and defence was questionable
Anton Lienert-Brown
5 - Tried hard but still looks rusty
Leicester Fainga’anuku
6 - Decent work rate and used his physicality to good effect
Damian McKenzie
3 - Surely the most forgettable game of his All Blacks career
Finlay Christie
4 - Worked hard but offered little else
Ardie Savea
5 - Oddly subdued in the first half but much better in the second
Sam Cane
6 - Hoed into his work and showed some excellent support play
All Black debutant Samipeni Finau tries to evade a tackle from Wallaby Rob Valetini. PHOTO PETER McINTOSH
Samipeni Finau
6 - Anonymous in the first half hour but otherwise fantastic on debut
Sam Whitelock
8 - Phenomenal shift from the old warrior, whose work in the loose was remarkable
Brodie Retallick
4 - Off early with injury
Nepo Laulala
5 - Solid effort without doing too much
Samisoni Taukei’aho
5 - As average as everyone in the first half but started second strongly
Tamaiti Williams
4 - Looks the part but is some way off the pace
Richie Mo'unga kicks for goal during today's 23-20 win over the Wallabies at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Photo: Getty Images
Reserves
Dane Coles
5 - Enjoyed a good chat with the referee at the end
Ofa Tu’ungafasi
5 - Performed solidly in front of his mate Jason Momoa
Fletcher Newell
4 - Never really seen in open play
Tupou Vaa’i
6 - On earlier than expected and plugged away gamely
Luke Jacobson
4 - No time to make a huge impact
Aaron Smith
10 - We will not see his like again
Richie Mo’unga
8 - Took over the game and landed a clutch penalty for victory
Dallas McLeod
5 - Had a decent run but too soon to know if he is going to be a regular
