An All Blacks side featuring six players on debut cut loose against Fiji with seven tries to win their one-off Test in San Diego on Saturday.
New Zealand led 26-5 at half time before securing a 47-5 victory, appreciating the chance to play with freedom on a warm California evening after two bruising home Test wins over England.
Fiji nevertheless restricted New Zealand to the lowest score in their eight Test encounters, with the average score in those meetings being 69-12 to the All Blacks.It was mission accomplished for New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson, who made it three wins from three since taking charge and introducing a host of new faces.
Winger Caleb Clarke and scrum-half Cortez Ratima scored converted tries inside the opening 15 minutes before Fiji struck back through Botitu, the Castres back receiving an inside pass from Semi Radradra after the impressive winger claimed a cross-kick.Proctor scored following a half-break from McKenzie before No 8 Ardie Savea notched a try from a New Zealand quick tap as the half-time break loomed.
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