Rieko Ioane - 5
Had some nice touches with ball in hand, although probably would have liked to get more involved in the attack.
David Havili - 8
Showed his class with ball in hand with two well-taken tries. Spent time in the sin bin in the second half.
George Bridge - 6
Didn't have too many opportunites but eventually found a way into the game and took his chance to score.
Beauden Barrett - 7
Beauden Barrett. Photo / PhotosportDid plenty of good work with ball in hand. He made the right plays as they were needed; goal-kicking wasn't too flash, though.
Aaron Smith - 6
Led the team well in his first game as All Blacks captain. Guided his teammates and delivered crisp ball from the ruck.
Hoskins Sotutu - 5
Tried to make things happen with ball in hand, albeit with little success, and got outworked a bit at the breakdown.
Ethan Blackadder - 6
Tried to get involved in his first All Blacks start on both sides of the ball. Was welcomed to the physical side of test rugby.
Ethan Blackadder. Photo / PhotosportShannon Frizell - 6
Struggled to get involved on the attacking side of the ball but was a force defensively and in the contact areas.
Brodie Retallick - 7
Solid at the set piece and the breakdown; went the full 80. A strong effort in his return to test match football.
Patrick Tuipulotu - 5
Had some forgettable moments and conceded some turnovers, but was strong at the set piece and defensively.
Nepo Laulala - 5
Worked hard in the contact areas, despite Fiji getting the better of the breakdown. He was solid at the scrum.
Codie Taylor - 6
Strong at the set piece and tried hard in the contact areas. Didn't have many opportunities to get his hands on the ball.
George Bower - 7
Put in a huge effort defensively, making 11 tackles in his first start for the side, and was reliable at the set piece.
Reserves:
Dane Coles scored four tries against Fiji. Photo / PhotosportDane Coles - 10
Ethan de Groot - 5
Tyrel Lomax - 6
Samuel Whitelock - 9
Luke Jacobson - 6
Finlay Christie - 6
Damian McKenzie - 6
Will Jordan - 7
