Photo: Getty ImagesHooker Dane Coles recorded a rugby rarity – four tries by a front rower – to lead the All Blacks to a 57-23 win over Fiji tonight. When the Fijians, playing with a man in the bin, were awarded a penalty try with 20 minutes remaining, the All Blacks led just 31-23. Belatedly, the All Blacks lifted – their fitness was always going to be superior, given Fiji’s limited preparation – and when Coles caught fire, the score blew out. Jordie Barrett had scored the All Blacks’ opening try, benefiting from quick hands inside him after clean lineout ball was won. All Blacks 57 (Dane Coles 4, David Havili 2, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Will Jordan tries; Beauden Barrett 6 con)Fiji 23 (Albert Tuisue, Mesulame Kunavula tries, penalty try; Ben Volavola 2 pen)Halftime: All Blacks 21-11.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 10, 2021 09:00 UTC