LYON – After the victory over Italy, New Zealand lead Rugby World Cup 2023 for line-breaks, gainline success and red-zone efficiency.
“I am very proud, we really prepped ourselves for Italy so to go out and play freely like we did and put points on board, I am just stoked for the lads” captain Ardie Savea said post-match
Italy are still in with a chance to make the quarter-finals if they beat France in their final pool match at OL Stadium on 6 October.
“It is never easy getting so many points against you, but the beauty of this tournament is you get another chance next week… It is important we scrap this, don’t think about it too much and just focus on France” Tommaso Allan said
