Sun, Jun 22, 2008 - Page 20 News List

All Blacks extend unbeaten home run

CARTER, THE UNSTOPPABLE POINTS MACHINE England were outplayed by a changed New Zealand line-up and went down 44-12 as Dan Carter scored 22 points

AFP , CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND

The All Blacks replied from the kick-off with a well-rehearsed move in which Carter passed inside to Sitiveni Sivivatu, who moved the ball wide to Ma’a Nonu — who scored.

Carter converted to put the All Blacks ahead 30-7, and it was soon 37-7 when replacement Sione Lauaki came off the back of a scrum to score a soft try which Carter converted.

Tom Varndell, who had missed a try in the first half when tackled into touch by Leon MacDonald as he dived for the line, made amends in the 66th minute when he came across from the left wing to score in the right-hand corner.

Replacement scrum-half Jimmy Cowan ended the match with a try in injury time after England had infringed when trying to run the ball out from their own line instead of kicking for touch.

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