Back to Swanepoel who clears, Clarke has a run from deep

Barrett gets the match underway for NZ, taken by Hardwick

The challenge has been laid down and kickoffs is just moments away

Anthems concluded and it is time for the All Blacks Haka

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

New Zealand and Namibia face off in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in a Pool A clash. The All Blacks will look to bounce back from their 27-13 opening round defeat to France, while Namibia went down 52-8 against Italy. These side have met on just two occasions, with the All Blacks winning both encounters 58-14 and 71-9 respectively.