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New Zealand fly past England in Four Nations opener
October 24th 2010 04:42
Category: Opinion
Picture: New Zealand winger Jason Nightingale takes to the air against England
New Zealand have withheld a brief second half England comeback to register a 24-10 victory in their Four Nations opener at Wellington's Westpac Stadium.
The Kiwis dominated possession and held an 18-0 lead early in the second half before two quick back-to-back English tries had the home side under pressure at 18-10 with a quarter of the game remaining.
But New Zealand regained their focus - skipper Benji Marshall turned on the razzle dazzle to create space for winger Jason Nightingale and then finish in the corner, putting the game out of England's reach in the 66th minute.
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The Kiwis dominated possession and held an 18-0 lead early in the second half before two quick back-to-back English tries had the home side under pressure at 18-10 with a quarter of the game remaining.
But New Zealand regained their focus - skipper Benji Marshall turned on the razzle dazzle to create space for winger Jason Nightingale and then finish in the corner, putting the game out of England's reach in the 66th minute.
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Full article HERE
Meanwhile, in a precursor to the game, the Junior Kangaroos triumphed over the Junior Kiwis in the first encounter of a two match series.
A double from rookie fullback Dane Gagai has helped the Junior Kangaroos to a 24-16 win over the Junior Kiwis at Westpac Stadium, Wellington.
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Full article HERE
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