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Rugby Championship: How the players rated in the All Blacks' loss to the Wallabies

Christopher Reive
By Christopher Reive
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10 Aug, 2019 06:00 PM4 mins to read

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Reece Hodge scored two tries in the Wallabies' win over the All Blacks. Photo / Getty Images

Reece Hodge scored two tries in the Wallabies' win over the All Blacks. Photo / Getty Images

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How the players rated in the All Blacks' loss to the Wallabies.

All Blacks

Beauden Barrett - 7
The kick-happy fullback's execution was lacking off the boot, but his running game was dangerous and he was defensively sound.

Ben Smith - 6
No one can fault Smith's effort, but
his impact was minimal on attack. He got stuck in defensively with a high tackle count.

Jack Goodhue - 5
After an opening 10 minutes where nothing went right, he atoned by setting up a try. Left early with a hamstring injury.

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Jack Goodhue was forced off early due to injury. Photo / Photosport
Jack Goodhue was forced off early due to injury. Photo / Photosport

Anton Lienert-Brown - 8
Did everything he could to lift the All Blacks on attack with some searching runs. Scored an opportunist try.

Rieko Ioane - 5
Struggled to get involved, but took the opportunity to strike when he got it. Missed more tackles than he made.

Richie Mo'unga - 8
Showed a strong running game and read the match well, making the right play more often than not. Worked hard on defence.

Aaron Smith - 6
A constant presence around the ruck, his ball distribution was crisp and fast. Conceded a couple of turnovers.

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Kieran Read - 8
Did important work early while his teammates were slow out of the gates; seemed to pop up everywhere on defence.

Sam Cane - 9
Showed time after time he's probably the last all Black you want to run at. Made plenty of strong tackles and missed zero.

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Ardie Savea - 7
Brought a mixed bag to Perth. Conceded a few penalties, but caused the Wallabies some problems with ball in hand.

Sam Whitelock - 7
Got through plenty of work at the breakdown, and was a leader on defence with a massive tackle count.

Scott Barrett was sent off for a high shoulder change against Wallabies captain Michael Hooper. Photo / Photosport
Scott Barrett was sent off for a high shoulder change against Wallabies captain Michael Hooper. Photo / Photosport

Scott Barrett - 1
Made little impact on the match before being shown a red card for a reckless tackle on Michael Hooper.

Owen Franks - 5
Was outworked at scrum time but got into his work at the breakdown and in the trenches on defence.

Dane Coles - 5
Had a few lapses on defence early but atoned with a high tackle count.

Joe Moody - 5
Much the same as Franks, Moody worked hard across the park but was outplayed by his opposite number.

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Reserves: Codie Taylor - 5, Atu Moli - 7, Angus Ta'avao - 7, Patrick Tuipulotu - 6, Matt Todd - 6, TJ Perenara - 5, Ngani Laumape - 7, George Bridge - 5.

Wallabies

Kurtley Beale - 8
Wasn't the most involved, but he caught the All Blacks napping a couple of times, especially late in the piece.

Marika Koroibete - 10
Sent some early warning shots out wide, showing his speed and deft kicking touch. Caused problems at every opportunity.

Marika Koroibete and Nic White both had stellar performances against the All Blacks. Photo / Getty Images
Marika Koroibete and Nic White both had stellar performances against the All Blacks. Photo / Getty Images

James O'Connor - 8
His selection was questioned by many, but he silenced the critics with a damaging running game.

Samu Kerevi - 7
Worked some nice plays with his wingers, and ran with intent. Got greedy and bombed a try, but was otherwise good.

Reece Hodge - 9
Chewed through the metres with ball in hand and was a reliable exit option; was rewarded with a double.

Christian Lealiifano - 7
Was a steady presence in the middle for the Wallabies and had a perfect night from the tee.

Nic White - 9
Distributed the ball superbly from the breakdown, made great decisions and ran like a terrier.

Isi Naisarani - 6
It wasn't a memorable night for the No 8. His work was mostly done in the gritty areas as the backs benefitted.

Michael Hooper - 6
Had a number of handling errors but was as damaging as ever at the breakdown and defensively.

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto - 8
Ran the ball with plenty of intent, got through plenty of work across the park and was rewarded with a try.

James O'Connor was strong in the midfield for the Wallabies. Photo / Getty Images
James O'Connor was strong in the midfield for the Wallabies. Photo / Getty Images

Rory Arnold - 6
Had an effective night defensively, stepped up when called into the attacking game and was a strong lineout option.

Izack Rodda - 7
Conceded a penalty but more than made up for it across the park. Put his hand up on attack and muscled up on defence.

Allan Alaalatoa - 7
Made some damaging tackles, anchored a strong Wallabies scrum and put his hand up on attack.

Tolu Latu - 6
A solid performance from the Wallabies hooker. He did all that was required of him at set pieces and then some.

Scott Sio - 7
Got the better of his counterpart at the set piece, tackled well and was active in the gritty areas of the game.

Reserves: Folau Fainga'a - 7, James Slipper - 6, Taniela Tupou - 7, Adam Coleman - 7, Luke Jones - 5, Will Genia - 6, Matt To'omua - 6, Tom Banks - 5.

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