Fly-half Dan Carter scored 22 points as New Zealand out-classed an error-prone England side 37-22 in the first Test in Auckland. The score-line flattered an England team playing their first game under absent manager Martin Johnson as New Zealand swept them aside with four tries to maintain their unbeaten five-year home record. England can take some consolation from the performance of two-try debutant Topsy Ojo, but overall they were out-played in all areas of the field.

Dopo l’Irlanda, la nazionale neozelandese batte con un secco 37-20 anche il XV della Rosa. Ospiti in grande evidenza per venti minuti, poi è un assolo di Sivivatu e compagni.

New Zealand overcame a strong challenge from Ireland to win 21-11 at the Westpac Stadium. New Zealand fly-half Daniel Carter overcame an erratic performance to guide the All Blacks to a 21-11 victory at a rain-soaked Wellington. Carter, who had a poor kicking game from hand, slotted 11 points and produced a game-breaking burst to set up a Ma’a Nonu try with 17 minutes remaining that enabled New Zealand to open a winning 10-point advantage.

Sofferto successo della Nuova Zelanda contro l’Irlanda, nel test match di Wellington. Gli All Blacks hanno impiegato oltre un’ora per battere la squadra di Declan Kidney (c.t. ad interim per tutto il tour estivo), sconfitta 21-11.