Ian Foster's All Blacks broke some world records but produced a disjointed performance against the Azzurri at Stadio Olimpico. Matteo Ciambelli/Photosport All Blacks halfback Finlay Christie, left, and Sam Whitelock, centre, congratulate Sevu Reece after he scored against Italy in Rome on Sunday (NZT). MOST TEST TRIES IN A CALENDAR YEAR:96: All Blacks (2021)*92: Argentina (2003)81: All Blacks (2003), South Africa (2007)80: Japan (2002), All Blacks (2007, 2016)78: All Blacks (2018)*Record ongoingAlessandra Tarantino/AP Sevu Reece goes over in the tackle of Matteo Minozzi for the All Blacks’ record-breaking try in Rome. When Sevu Reece scooted away to nab the visitors’ first try of the second stanza in the 63rd minute, it saw the All Blacks surpass Argentina’s calendar-year try record of 92. MOST TEST CONVERSIONS IN A CALENDAR YEAR:66: All Blacks (2021)*62: South Africa (2007)60: All Blacks (2016)58: All Blacks (2003, 2007)57: All Blacks (2018)*Record ongoingMatteo Ciambelli/Photosport Richie Mo'unga sent the All Blacks past the calendar-year conversions record.

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