How the ABs rated
Will Jordan 8
Had to make an early switch to the wing. Should have had a hat-trick. All class.
Sevu Reece 1
Lasted 57 seconds. Poor tackling technique led to head injury.
Billy Proctor 5
Tidy enough but did not do much to suggest he is going to be the answer.
Jordie Barrett 8
Made a seamless return to New Zealand rugby. Always looked dangerous.
Rieko Ioane 6
A real mixed bag. Couple of nice breaks but also made errors and drifted out of the game.
Beauden Barrett 7
Calm and steady hand on the tiller. Perfect off the tee.
Cameron Roigard 9
Terrified the French with his speed off the mark. Passed swiftly and true. Kicking also effective.
Christian Lio-Willie 7
Took a while to get into the game. But did some good things when play came his way.
Ardie Savea 7
An average Ardie game is like a 9.5 for others. Did what he had to do.
Tupou Vaa'i 6
Strong physical presence. Needs more time in the saddle at blindside flank.
Fabian Holland 8
Excellent debut from the Highlanders hero. Led the All Blacks with 17 tackles. First of 100 tests.
Scott Barrett 7
A bit like Sam Cane in that he does a lot of the hard graft that does not get noticed.
Fletcher Newell 6
Solid shift, nothing more.
Codie Taylor 8
Vigorous around the field and showed a keenness to get the ball in his hand.
Ethan de Groot 7
Nothing fancy but worked hard and clocked up the tackles.
RESERVES
Samisoni Taukei'aho 6
Added some oomph.
Ollie Norris 5
Did his job on debut.
Pasilio Tosi 7
Strong in scrum and at the breakdown.
Samipeni Finau 5
Grafted away quietly.
Du'Plessis Kirifi 7
Brought a lot of energy. Might start next test.
Cortez Ratima 6
Safe pair of hands in the final quarter.
Quinn Tupaea 4
Only really a cameo. Nice to see him back.
Damian McKenzie 8
Played 79 minutes. Led the way with 90 attacking metres and six defenders beaten. Just has a touch of magic.
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