Hamish McKay's All Blacks player ratings v Springboks

Beauden Barrett, Ben Smith and Sonny Bill Williams celebrate at full time (Photosport)

Team rating:

Never in doubt! Dominating field position thanks to Dan Carter, the All Blacks were disciplined and accurate. One to go – and that's the one that counts. A well-deserved 8 out of 10 for the All Blacks based on this morning's performance.

Players:

Ben Smith: 9 – He has sent the Boks on a bender. Superb in the air.

Nehe Milner-Skudder: 6 – He always threatened without being his usual electric self.

Julian Savea: 6 – The bus was mostly kept at the station by a determined Bok defence. But most of the action was closer in.

Conrad Smith: 7 – The General isn't flashy but typical in your face pressure and delivery.

Ma'a Nonu: 8 – Put the try on before being subbed. Strong, but we've come to expect that.

Dan Carter: 8 – Excellent tactical kicking. A crucial drop-goal. Loving his work.

Aaron Smith: 8 – He never looks flustered and his team mates feed of his energy.

Kieran Read: 6 – He seemed as though he was consumed by the tightness of the contest. He had a few issues at scrum-time but was solid without being his pre-2014 presence.

Jerome Kaino: 9 – He should never have been sin-binned. Brilliant try. The rock. Why was he subbed?

Richie McCaw: 8 – Crucial turnover or two for the skipper. Lovely pop pass for Kaino try.

Sam Whitelock: 9 – He took the crucial lineout steal. That was a game changing moment that took the stuffing out of the Boks. Huge work rate.

Brodie Retallick: 8 – Forming one of the great AB locking partnerships. V8 motor and a body that hurts opponents.

Owen Franks: 7 – The scrums were a bit of a mixed bag, and not a great day for front rowers to stand out.

Dane Coles: 7 – Not surprisingly, he had less license to roam and threaten against this lot. Crucially found his line out targets.

Joe Moody: 6 – He was solid enough without looking like a Woodcock. Gave away one silly penalty.

Influential substitutes:

Sonny Bill Williams: 8 – Worth his weight in gold, this guy. The ultimate super-sub. Consummate professional who fits in seamlessly.

Beauden Barrett: 8 – He had a nice finish and some classy touches.

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