Bledisloe Cup Winning Player Ratings

Bledisloe Cup Winning Player Ratings

1. Joe Moody

Played a huge role in the domination of the Wallabies at scrum-time. Steady all round performance. 7

2. Dane Coles

50 caps for Coles! Returned to the Test scene and wasted no time getting back into the flow of things. 7 tackles, 7 carries & 100% lineout success. 7

3. Nepo Laulala 


Cornerstone of the immovable AB's scrum. Massive first Test start for the All Blacks. Physical in contact & carried with merit. Softened the blow of Franks absence. 8

4. Brodie Retallick


Arguably the best lock in wold rugby and has brought his form from the Lions series into The Rugby Championship. Immense in the air & chipped in with 13 carries. Unlucky to have a try ruled out close home. 7

5. Sam Whitelock

An absolute colossus in the set-piece for the All Blacks and shone at his core duties in the All Blacks tight-five. Impressed in defence with 6 tackles + 23m in attack showed his all-round capabilites. 7

6. Liam Squire

A much quieter performance from flanker today. Strong in the collisions and made his presence known in attack with 10 carries. 6

7. Sam Cane

Forced off the field after 12 minutes due to a head knock.

8. Kieran Read

The All Blacks skipper delivered a solid shift and made the difference at the death with his excellent work at the re-start and clean break that led to Barrett's game winner. Read was his usual dependable self with 14 carries in attack as he secured the Bledisloe for another year. 8

9. Aaron Smith

World-class distribution again and scored a pivotal try before half-time to get the AB's back into the game. 8

10. Beauden Barrett

Scored the game-clinching effort and added another try on the day. Performed admirably in defence with 8 tackles but his 100% kicking success & 62 metres gained in attack helped prove the difference. 9

 

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11. Rieko Ioane

Routine try on the day for Ioane, the Blues flyer has taken to Test rugby like a duck to water. 6 tries in 6 Tests! Looked dangerous every time he got the ball in his hands. 8

12. SBW

Poor start to the game from Williams with multiple handling errors. Steadied his game in the second half with some nice touches. 6

13. Ryan Crotty

Twice left the pitch for HIA. Forced off after his second assessment - failed to make a considerable mark on the fixture. 

14. Ben Smith

Deserves his well-earned four-month break after scoring try for to cap a fine performance. 3 clean breaks, 55m in attack and one defender beaten. He will be missed! 8

15. Damian McKenzie

Started slowly as he gifted Folau an early try but grew into the game and provided a try assist at a crucial time. 6

Honourable mentions from the bench:

Ardie Savea

The Canes' flanker is the real deal. Replaced Cane early in the first half and was outstanding in the 2nd half. Ended the game with 12 carries & 30 metres in attack. Super-sub. 8

TJ Perenara

Influential cameo off the bench. He brought urgency and direction to the All Blacks attack when introduced. Played his part in the game winning score with a lovely inside pass to Barrett. 8

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