New Zealand prevailed over the Pumas with a solid 54-15 victory. Now we rate the All Blacks at Estadio Único Ciudad de La Plata.
15 Israel Dagg: The full-back wasn't at his best on Saturday. He passed the ball more often than he ran. 6/10
14 Cory Jane: Was on fire in scoring a hat-trick. His highlight was when he stole a Hernandez pass and carried the ball for around 50 metres for his third five pointer. 8/10
13 Conrad Smith: Secure in defence. He distributed well, giving his team-mates the chance to attack with width. 7/10
12 Ma'a Nonu: One try and an assist that saw Aaron Smith flying between the posts. Nonu was pure power. 8/10
11 Julian Savea: Did exactly what he had to do...score tries. 7/10
10 Dan Carter: Efficient as usual kicking for posts. He knew the key was playing a very open and fast game against Argentina. He was the music director of the All Black orchestra. 8/10
9 Aaron Smith: His five points were crucial. From that moment on, the ABs took total control of the Test. Smith created quick ball. 7/10
8 Kieran Read: What a game. The loose forward was the first tackler and the first support player in the offence. Simply brilliant. 9/10
7 Richie McCaw: He did the dirty silent job for his squad. He clearly prevailed over Argentina's back-row 8/10
6 Liam Messam: Like McCaw, he didn't show himself much when the Kiwis attacked but was a superb defender. 7/10
5 Sam Whitelock: Was secure in the air and confident around the field. 7/10
4 Luke Romano: A blood injury took him out of the game two times until he got permanently replaced by Retallick. 5/10
3 Owen Franks: Great performance. Even though he wore the number 3 jersey, he looked like a flank as he tackled regularly and was an option when the All Blacks did their bit offensively. 8/10
2 Andrew Hore: Precise line-out thrower but struggled elsewhere. 5/10
1 Tony Woodcock: He did his job well up front. Was as proficient as the rest of the team when trying to get the ball back. 6/10
Replacements:
16 Keven Mealamu: Didn't have a major role in the All Black win but did guarantee his team safe throwing in the line-out. 6/10
17 Charlie Faumuina: Didn't play long enough to warrant a rating.
18 Brodie Retallick: The lock played very well, especially in defence. 7/10
19 Sam Cane: Didn't play long enough to warrant a rating.
20 Piri Weepu: Didn't play long enough to warrant a rating.
21 Aaron Cruden: Ticked all the boxes and created Nonu's try. 8/10
Comments
ruckingkiwi says...
Trinats, I would assume this site is run by South Africans living in England.
Posted 07:38 02nd October 2012
Ferdie says...
some stats from this game (thanks to IRB site)
Dan Carter's 12 points take him to 507 in RC/TN history, first player to reach 500. 2nd place is Andrew Mehrtens on 328
NZ's 15th consecutive win; but well short of a 23 match unbeaten streak (incl one draw) 1987-90
Richie McCaw's 99th test victory
McCaw's 44th RC/TN match, equal with Matfield, behind Sharp (46 and Gregan (48)
NZ's 200th RC/TN try (C Jane's 3rd); ahead of Australia on 159
Carter and Woodcock played their 90th tests, Hore his 70th
Patricio Albacete's 50th start (51st test)
Juan Martin Hernandez's points took him over the century for Argentina (108)
Posted 13:46 01st October 2012
Melkiwi says...
Same old comments about mccaw. At then of the day call him what you want but mccaw will go down in history as one of the greats.
Posted 11:55 01st October 2012
hayj05 says...
@georgesmith - If McCaw is a cheat than G.Smith was a cheat, it's as simple as that. Or even better... throw in the name of any international flanker.
Posted 11:07 01st October 2012
heart_of_oak says...
I can't believe some of the crap posted about Richie McCaw. He's a great player and to be called 'McCheat' is a pathetic thing to say. I'm also pretty sure that every player will try something illegal from time to time and it's down to refs, touch judges and officials to spot this and take action. I'm English and I've desire to sing the praises of other teams but these All Blacks are special and McCaw leads them brilliantly. Lets all acknowledge this and not resort to childish insults.
Posted 10:11 01st October 2012
AWEBLAX says...
@georgesmith u r freakin hilarious sure Dans one of the greatest players of the modern era but so is Richie just ask your namesake I have no doubt he will agree Richie may be aging and slowing down but hes alot stronger nowadays and just as intelligent....
Posted 09:45 01st October 2012
porridge_time says...
georgesmith says...
D.Carter is the greatest AB of the modern era and not R. McCheat. D. Carter delivers quality games overall and kicks the team to important victories but R. McCheat just cheats so D.Carter deserves to be captain and not R. McCheat.
Top quality posting there george your best drivel to date.
Posted 08:10 01st October 2012
georgesmith says...
D.Carter is the greatest AB of the modern era and not R. McCheat. D. Carter delivers quality games overall and kicks the team to important victories but R. McCheat just cheats so D.Carter deserves to be captain and not R. McCheat.
Posted 05:17 01st October 2012
dropkick says...
ABs finally really put it together. Nonu world class. Read and McCaw like lions. Smith the younger maturing by the second and Jane back to his mighty mouse best - bring on the Bokke. This next one will be a ripper!
Posted 22:11 30th September 2012
dropkick says...
ABs finally really put it together. Nonu world class. Read and McCaw like lions. Smith the younger maturing by the second and Jane back to his mighty mouse best - bring on the Bokke. This next one will be a ripper!
Posted 22:11 30th September 2012
lalby says...
ArmchairGeneral says...
My man of the match was Hansen. With his prematch whinge he managed to get the ref to stop Pumas slowing the ball and from there Carter executed the plan.
Very well, i'agree with you, any way my team PUMAS, didn't play well, it was a "black" night.......
Posted 19:03 30th September 2012
DBRowan says...
What? Savea only scored tries? He set up one of CJ's tries with a big bosh into several defenders before sending a bullet pass out wide. He was the only All Black who could pull down Amorisino in the build up to Argentina's opening try. He even kicked efficiently. This was his most complete game in an All Black's jersey to date.
Posted 17:49 30th September 2012
Terry_English says...
Pretty low scores for a team putting over 50 on an Argentinan side who drew with the Boks at home.
Posted 14:19 30th September 2012
porridge_time says...
McCaw at least an eight. Dag only looked quiet this week because his to flanks were everywhere.
Posted 14:11 30th September 2012
davodiablo says...
21 Aaron Cruden: Didn't play long enough to warrant a rating.
Are you serious PR ? AC made the break to set up Nonu's try on 57 mins . I'll give him 7 .
Posted 12:15 30th September 2012
ArmchairGeneral says...
My man of the match was Hansen. With his prematch whinge he managed to get the ref to stop Pumas slowing the ball and from there Carter executed the plan.
Posted 11:09 30th September 2012
ArmchairGeneral says...
Dagg: he passed more than he ran. A negative
Smith: he distributed well giving his team mates a chance to attack. A positive.
Why does one get criticised and the other praised?
Posted 11:06 30th September 2012
machpants says...
"7 Richie McCaw: He did the dirty silent job for his squad. He clearly prevailed over Argentina's back-row 6/10
6 Liam Messam: Like McCaw, he didn't show himself much when the Kiwis attacked but was a superb defender. 7/10 "
What?
Posted 10:51 30th September 2012
Trinats2 says...
Who makes up this scoring system ? Jane who scored 3 X 5 pointers against a good side only got 8/10 yet haveabanana got 9 against a weak, poor 4th string Aussie side. It's a joke (and two of his trys were from forward passes). Jane would have got at least 5 trys on that basis playing against that Aussie side.
Posted 10:43 30th September 2012