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

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.

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

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.

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

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