A week after losing to the XV of France (13-27), New Zealand reassured itself against Namibia on Friday evening. The All Blacks crushed the Namibians who were overwhelmed by the intensity put in by Ian Foster’s players. This time, the tournament for the triple world champions is off to a good start.
It is a demonstration of force All Blacks. A week after the first defeat in their history in the group stage of the world Cup facing XV of Francethe New Zealanders easily disposed of the Namibia who also lost last week to Italy. THE Welwitschias were shattered in the face of All Blacks very diligent.
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New Zealand crushes Namibia
The New Zealand did not make the same mistakes as last week against the XV of France. Certainly, the opponent was much weaker but the meeting between the Uruguayans and the French demonstrated that no match would be easy to win in this world Cup. THE All Blacks showed seriousness and played their game to ultimately win 71-3, scoring eleven tries. The men of Ian Foster therefore occupy second place in this group A thanks to a better goal average than Italy. Their revenge was announced and it hurts the Namibia which is practically eliminated from this World before facing the XV of France next week at Marseille. The only black point of the evening on the New Zealand side remains this red card after bunkerEthan de Groot (72nd) following a head-height tackle from a Namibian.
“Delighted with the team’s result”
The captain Ardie Savea is happy not to have conceded a test. “ We worked very well this week in training and clearly progressed to play better and win this evening. I am obviously delighted with the team’s result. It’s a satisfaction to necessarily win, it was important to gain confidence in ourselves as a team. It’s always important to gain confidence in a World Cup. From this evening, we can relax a little because our next match is not until September 29 (against Italy in Lyon, Editor’s note). It’s always satisfying to keep the opposing team away from our line. We are pleased with our defensive performance tonight. It’s not so usual to finish a match without conceding a single try “, he assured after the meeting. Mission accomplished for the All Blacks !
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