Opinion: All Blacks v Fiji - New Zealand first test player ratings

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It was much harder than seven days ago but the All Blacks got the job done against Fiji in Dunedin.

The nine tries to three win wasn't without a few shaky moments, but ultimately the quality of this All Blacks side prevailed.

So who stood out? 

George Bower - 7  

Solid effort and is a real spark on defence. One turnover but scrummed well alongside his front-row cohorts.

Codie Taylor - 7

Typical showing from the Crusaders. Good around the park, tackled well and was perfect with his lineout throwing.

Nepo Laulala - 8

Very industrious with ball in hand and a brute of a defender.

Patrick Tuipulotu - 6

Poor at kick restarts. Not his best night.

Brodie Retallick - 8

Emptied the tank and will only get better.

Shannon Frizell - 6

Was part of a loose-forward trio that got beat up at the breakdown. Quiet night.

Ethan Blackadder - 7

Not an openside but was the best of the three and is a super promising prospect for the future.

Hoskins Sotutu - 6

Didn't have his usual sting with the ball in hand and made several errors.

Aaron Smith - 8

Great night for the veteran No.9 who sparked the backs into life on several occasions.

Beauden Barrett - 8

Looked very slick and played his part in two of the first-half tries. 

George Bridge - 8

Mr reliable. Doesn't seem to have too many mistakes in his game at the moment.

David Havili - 9

Looked every part a test match No.12.

Rieko Ioane - 6

Was outplayed by the Fijian captain - had  a couple of nice moments on attack but plenty to work on.

Sevu Reece - 7

Looks to be nearing his form of two years ago. An absolute dynamo with the ball in hand.

Jordie Barrett - 6

Scored an early try but play didn't go his way. A couple of sloppy touch finders.

Reserves

Dane Coles - 8
Ethan de Groot - 7
Tyrel Lomax  - 7
Sam Whitelock - 9
Luke Jacobson - 6
Finlay Christie - 7
Damian McKenzie - 7
Will Jordan - 7

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