LIVE: All Blacks face Fiji in San Diego
The All Blacks have started strong for a 19-5 lead over Fiji after 30 minutes as they face off in San Diego.
Life under Scott Robertson has started perfectly for the Kiwis, sweeping the English in the July series.
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They have made sweeping changes to take on the Fijians, with Billy Proctor one of several debutants in the 23.
As for Fiji, they are coming off a tough win over Japan to start their year.
Mick Byrne takes charge of the Fijians, who have not beaten the Kiwis in their seven encounters.
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29': All Blacks roll down but drop it only metres from the line. It only creates another chance for their scrum to dominate as they win a penalty straight back
25': ALL BLACKS TRY: Billy Proctor dives over as some nice hands puts the centre inside space All Blacks 19-5
21': Billy Proctor breaks through as he starts his Test career strong, with the play falling apart after a knock-on
19': FIJI TRY: Fiji go back to the cross field kick and hits Semi Radradra, passing inside for his fullback Vilimoni Botitu to hit straight back All Blacks 14-5
16': Fiji starting to fight back as they go for a cross-field kick and force the mistake from the Kiwis
12': ALL BLACKS TRY: Cortez Ratima dives over for his maiden All Blacks try All Blacks 14-0
8’: ALL BLACKS TRY: A lovely ball from Damian McKenzie unlocks the backline as Caleb Clarke dives over All Blacks 7-0
4’: All Blacks starting fast but Fiji scramble and force the penalty
KICK OFF: Both teams lay down the challenge as the Kiwis and Damian McKenzie get the game underway in San Diego
ALL BLACKS 19
Tries: Clarke, Ratima, Proctor
Cons: McKenzie 2/3
FIJI 5
Tries: Botitu
Cons: Armstrong-Ravula 0/1
ALL BLACKS v FIJI TEAMS
ALL BLACKS (15-1): Beauden Barrett, Sevu Reece, Billy Proctor, Anton Lienert-Brown, Caleb Clarke, Damian McKenzie, Cortez Ratima, Ardie Savea, Ethan Blackadder, Luke Jacobson, Tupou Vaa'i, Scott Barrett (c), Fletcher Newell, Asafo Aumua, Tamaiti Williams
Reserves: George Bell, Ethan de Groot, Pasilio Tosi, Sam Darry, Wallace Sititi, Noah Hotham, Jordie Barrett, Emoni Narawa
FIJI (15-1): Vilimoni Botitu, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Waisea Nayacalevu (c), Inia Tabuavou, Semi Radradra, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Frank Lomani, Viliame Mata, Kitione Salawa, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Temo Mayanavanua, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Doge, Tevita Ikanivere, Eroni Mawi
Reserves: Zuriel Togiatama, Haireiti Hetet, Samu Tawake, Albert Tuisue, Elia Canikaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Caleb Muntz, Sireli Maqawa
Referee: Matthew Carley
Assistant Referees Matthew Carley and Luke Rogan
HOW TO WATCH ALL BLACKS v FIJI IN AUSTRALIA?
New Zealand's one-off match against Fiji will be shown on Stan Sport.
The test will be ad-free, live and on demand, with extended coverage on Stan Sport from 11:30 am and the game set to start at 12:30 pm.
