ABs dominate stats columns after Round 1 of Autumn Nations Series
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The first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series saw Australia see off Japan 32-23 before the All Blacks ran riot against the USA, amassing a total of 104 points to which the USA could only respond with 14.
We take a look at the stats columns to see which individuals from the four sides went above and beyond in their attacking and defensive efforts. Unsurprisingly, when one considers the one-sided nature of the USA vs All Blacks encounter, the latter dominate this round of stats.
Top scorers:
Richie Mo’unga (NZ) - 23
Will Jordan (NZ) - 15
Damian McKenzie - 11
Tackles:
Lappies Labuschagne (JPN) – 18
Atsushi Sakate (JPN) – 17
Matt Harmon (USA), Hunter Paisami (AUS) - 13
Carries:
Quinn Tupaea (NZ) - 22
Will Jordan (NZ) - 19
Damian McKenzie (NZ) - 18
Defenders Beaten:
Damian McKenzie (NZ) - 13
Quinn Tupaea (NZ) - 9
Will Jordan (NZ) - 8
Metres gained:
Will Jordan (NZ) - 270
Damian McKenzie (NZ) - 234
Quinn Tupaea (NZ) - 227
Passes:
Nic White (AUS) - 67
Finlay Christie (NZ) - 58
Yutaka Nagare (JPN) - 42