Coaches reflect on New Zealand 71-9 Namibia thrashing

Not every magnified score line is a clear indicator of the game, and this game is a prime example. Namibia took the lead in first half of the game. Which had New Zealand coach Steve Hansen suggesting that the players “didn’t turn up with the right attitude” in the first half. The All Blacks managed to finish with 11 tries, with a final victory of 71 – 9.

For just over three minutes the lowest-ranked side in the World Cup led the winners of the last two editions on the scoreboard and were still just 10-9 down heading towards half-time. Their victory was short lived as the All Blacks managed to finish with 11 tries, with a final victory of 71 – 9.