All Blacks player ratings vs Italy as Scott Robertson’s men ended their end of year internationals with yet another win.
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The All Blacks ended their 2024 season on a high, defeating Italy 29-11 in their final match of the end-of-year tour at a packed Stadio Olimpico in Turin.
Despite Italy’s resilience and early pressure, New Zealand’s class and clinical finishing proved decisive. Italy opened the scoring through Paolo Garbisi’s penalties in the 11th and 15th minutes, giving the hosts an early 6-0 lead.
However, New Zealand soon found their rhythm, with Cam Roigard darting over in the 23rd minute after sustained forward pressure. Beauden Barrett added the extras and followed up with a penalty soon after, shifting the momentum firmly in the All Blacks’ favor.
As halftime approached, the All Blacks extended their lead with a scintillating backline move, finished by Will Jordan in the corner. Barrett’s accurate boot made it 17-6 at the break.
Italy fought bravely in the second half but struggled to break down New Zealand’s defense.
The All Blacks widened the gap when Mark Tele’a powered through for a try in the 69th minute, converted once more by Barrett.
The hosts found some joy late in the match when Tommaso Menoncello crossed for a try in the 75th minute, energizing the crowd.
Fittingly, Beauden Barrett capped off a stellar individual performance with a try of his own in the 78th minute, sealing the win and bringing his personal tally to 14 points.
The victory rounded off a challenging but successful tour for New Zealand as they now look ahead to 2025.
Scroll down for All Blacks player ratings vs Italy.
Italy: 11
- Tries: 1- Menoncello 76
- Cons:
- Pens: 2- P. Garbisi 12′ 16′
New Zealand: 29
- Tries: 4- Roigard 24′ Jordan 39′ Telea 70′ B. Barrett 78′
- Cons: 3- B. Barrett 25′ 40′ 71′
- Pens: 1- B. Barrett 15′
All Blacks player ratings vs Italy:
15. Will Jordan– 8
Led his otherwise poor team with some impressive line breaks, and got himself a deserved try in similar fashion, ghosting through the Italian defence with ease, a very talismanic performance from Jordan.
14. Mark Tele’a– 6.5
While Will Jordan ghosted through defenders, Mark Tele’a simply disappeared like a ghost for most of the game.
Despite scoring a try at the end which he could not miss, the usually dependable Tele’a was not up to his high standards today, but at least had something to show for it, which is similar to the All Blacks in general.
13. Rieko Ioane– 6
A very average performance for Ioane, did not really have any stand out moments, but equally nothing that was particularly bad.
12. Anton Lienert-Brown– 5.5
Another average centre performance, but with Lienert-Brown getting a yellow card for failing to release, his lack of discipline puts him slightly lower than his partner in midfield.
11. Caleb Clarke– 6
Had one nice take in the first half, but bar that was another average All Blacks performance, did enough to not be poor, but not enough to be good.
10. Beauden Barrett– 8
Him and Jordan were the only really standout players, Barrett deserved his late try after some great playmaking to assist his teammates.
Stepped up when his team needed him the most and deservedly got himself one try closer to topping the all time list, now only being four off the summit.
9. Cam Roigard– 7
Got himself a lovely try, which deserved plenty of plaudits after he weaved through the Italian defence with little resistence.
Really wasn’t at his best, but clearly has the talent and being able to put a shift in during games like this is something that will separate him from others in the future.
8. Ardie Savea– 6
After having an impressive Autumn, Savea reminded us that he is in fact human. Did not have much impact but showed flashes at times, one he won’t remember for a long time.
7. Sam Cane– 7
In his final All Blacks appearance Cane put in a trademark shift, getting himself seven tackles and six carries.
A fitting end to an incredible international career.
Was not the greatest game of all time but he showed that despite international retirement, he is more than capable of thriving at club level, and could still probably do a job at test level too.
6. Wallace Sititi– 6
Clearly an immense talent but did not play to his usual level.
Seems like he steps up when he needs to against the top teams, but tends to not do as well against the smaller ones, not necessarily an issue for New Zealand as they still got the result.
5. Patrick Tuipulotu– 7
Some nice work in his 50-minute cameo, Italy couldn’t handle the physicality of the All Blacks’ forwards, and Tuipolotu did well in his battles, including at the lineout.
4. Scott Barrett (c)– 5
A huge lack of discipline gave Barrett an early yellow card, after he croc-rolled.
Questions have rightly been raised about whether this lack of discipline may cost him his captaincy, as many have lost faith in his leadership abilities.
Didn’t actually play bad but the moment of madness defined his game today.
3. Tyrel Lomax– 6
Won the physical battle, did well to win some penalties at the scrum, and in general had a pretty good game.
A six rating may be slightly harsh, but Lomax did was was needed of him.
2. Codie Taylor– 6
Good but not impeccable from the lineout, similarly to a lot of his team he did exactly what was needed but no more.
1. Ethan de Groot– 6
Very similar to Lomax, did exactly what he had to, had some good moments, but didn’t do anything amazing to warrant a higher rating.
In general New Zealand scrimmaged very well but it was a collective effort as opposed to an individual one.
The kind of prop you’d want in your team.
Replacements
16. Asafo Aumua– 6
Came on for the last half an hour and steadied it up.
Naturally people expected Italy to fade away after these substitutions but they didn’t, so Aumua didn’t have the game of his life, although he did nothing too wrong.
17. Ofa Tu’ungafasi– 6
Came on, saw the game out, went home.
Did a 30 minute shift on for de Groot, and was good in terms of keeping stability for his team, there wasn’t a noticeable drop in quality which is a compliment to Tu’ungafasi.
18. Fletcher Newell– 6
Was never going to be the star of the show, but didn’t disgrace himself.
Had 25 minutes and saw out the game.
19. Tupou Vaa’i– 6.5
Was slightly more physical, and was an unexpectedly good sub for New Zealand.
A classy player who did well off the bench.
20. Peter Lakai– 6
Possibly wasn’t on long enough to get a rating, as he only had a 13 minute stint.
Didn’t affect the game much but that is to be expected with limited action.
21. TJ Perenara– 6.5
Another player having his farewell along with Sam Cane, Perenara won’t be remembered for this game but has had an iconic career at the All Blacks.
22. David Havili– 5.5
Someone who many fans believe does not have the quality to be an All Black, Havili lacked a bit and was slightly below average.
Other players at their average still have the quality to be good, sadly Havili seems to lack that extra bit.
23. Damian McKenzie-6
Looked dangerous after coming on, with not much of substance.
Very good player, but coming off the bench in what is essentially a dead game was never going to be a recipe for the best game of his life.
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