Overview
- The All Blacks XV trailed 19–0 after 24 minutes before scoring 33 unanswered to win at Gtech Community Stadium.
- Etene Nanai-Seturo was named Man of the Match after decisive contributions that included a chargedown and relentless pressure.
- Caleb Tangitau crossed twice, with Xavier Roe, Kyle Preston and David Havili adding tries as New Zealand’s kicking game turned the tide.
- The Barbarians, coached by Pat Lam and featuring 11 South Africans plus Bristol’s Fitz Harding, Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Matias Moroni, surged ahead early through Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Evan Roos and Bongi Mbonambi.
- The tour continues for the All Blacks XV against England A on November 8 and Uruguay on November 16, with UK coverage on Premier Sports 1 and U.S. streaming on FloRugby.