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4-Patrick Tuipulotu 5
The Blues captain had a quiet game. He won the lineout against the shot in the first half, which led to three points, but also gave away a penalty for an armless tackle.
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5-Sam Whitelock 6
Another consistent performance from the veteran All Blacks lock, organizing the lineout excellently in tough conditions. He made 15 tackles and earned a breakdown penalty just before halftime.
6-Shannon Frizell 6
The Highlanders wing had a great first half and was key on Jordie Barrett’s first attempt.
Frizell won the lineout against the shot, then showed great hands to put Barrett in the corner. Minute 63 subtitled.
7-Sam Cane 9
In his first game as the full-time captain of the All Blacks, the Chiefs wing was the All Blacks’ best player and put an end to any doubt that he is New Zealand’s best wide winger.
Cane went through a mountain of work, hitting 25 tackles, several of them crushing, and without missing a single one.
He won crucial turnovers that kept his team in the competition when they were under pressure.
8-Ardie Savea 6
The highly successful wing was quiet on its home turf. He made eight tackles, but also missed two.
He made a crucial fumble in added time, after Hodge’s penalty hit the post and Australia were hot in attack.
