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New Zealand

96 - 17

Full Time

Italy

Italy vs New Zealand

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

82'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi converts the try.

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Monty Ioane

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Monty Ioane bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

80'

Paolo Odogwu sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Juan Ignacio Brex bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dane Coles bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian McKenzie bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Federico Ruzza bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paolo Odogwu bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

76'

Brodie Retallick comes off.

76'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Anton Lienert-Brown

75'

Cam Roigard played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cam Roigard bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

75'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Dane Coles

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Dane Coles took full advantage.

72'

Rieko Ioane played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian McKenzie took full advantage.

71'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Will Jordan

69'

That's a great try assist by Ardie Savea.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Will Jordan took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

The New Zealand supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Damian McKenzie leads to a try for New Zealand

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian McKenzie took full advantage.

66'

Anton Lienert-Brown sets up the try.

66'

Italy sub Toa Halafihi comes onto the field.

64'

Michele Lamaro departs for Italy.

64'

Italy sub Simone Ferrari comes onto the field.

64'

Marco Riccioni departs for Italy.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Jordan goes through the gap.

64'

New Zealand sub Anton Lienert-Brown comes onto the field.

63'

Jordie Barrett departs for New Zealand.

63'

New Zealand sub Damian McKenzie comes onto the field.

63'

Richie Mo'unga departs for New Zealand.

63'

Richie Mo'unga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

61'

Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Dane Coles

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Dane Coles goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Sam Cane is finished off with a try.

60'

Italy sub Paolo Odogwu comes onto the field.

60'

Tommaso Allan departs for Italy.

60'

What a run here by Mark Telea as they get over the gainline!

57'

Sam Cane comes on for New Zealand.

56'

Dalton Papali'i leaves the field.

56'

Dane Coles comes on for New Zealand.

56'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

56'

Marco Riccioni comes on for Italy.

56'

Simone Ferrari leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by New Zealand results in a try for Dalton Papali'i.

55'

That's a great try assist by Mark Telea.

55'

What a run here by Mark Telea as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Cam Roigard as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Will Jordan as they get over the gainline!

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Brodie Retallick dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Cam Roigard sets up the try.

49'

Scott Barrett makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Manuel Zuliani getting some game time.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Sebastian Negri being replaced.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Hame Faiva getting some game time.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Giacomo Nicotera being replaced.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Martin Page-Relo getting some game time.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Stephen Varney being replaced.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Sam Whitelock getting some game time.

48'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Shannon Frizell being replaced.

48'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Tyrel Lomax getting some game time.

48'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Nepo Laulala being replaced.

48'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Tamaiti Williams getting some game time.

48'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Tu'ungafasi being replaced.

48'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Cam Roigard getting some game time.

48'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Aaron Smith being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan adds the two points for Italy.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Italy leads to a try for Ange Capuozzo.

47'

Ange Capuozzo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Tommaso Allan is finished off with a try.

47'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Simone Ferrari getting some game time.

45'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Marco Riccioni being replaced.

45'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Paolo Garbisi being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Italy make a substitution with Niccolo Cannone coming on.

40'

Italy make a substitution with Dino Lamb coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

45'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga adds the two points for New Zealand.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Ardie Savea dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Aaron Smith.

33'

Jordie Barrett sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Jordie Barrett breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Shannon Frizell breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Aaron Smith scores from close range.

26'

Codie Taylor played a key part in that try.

26'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Ardie Savea goes on their own for a try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ardie Savea bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Shannon Frizell.

21'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

19'

Try

Mark Telea goes on their own for a try.

18'

Beauden Barrett sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ardie Savea bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

17'

Italy make a substitution with Ivan Nemer coming on.

17'

Italy make a substitution with Danilo Fischetti coming off.

17'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

17'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Aaron Smith places the ball down for the try.

16'

Penalty Goal

Tommaso Allan kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from New Zealand has allowed Will Jordan to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Will Jordan goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Jordie Barrett.

The defensive line has been broken as Rieko Ioane goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Bonus Points Awarded

14 Tries scored

Match Details

  
 New Zealand v Italy 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 29th September 2023, 02:00pm CDT 
  
 Groupama Stadium

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand win +79

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garbisi

82'

96 - 17

Ioane

80'

96 - 15

McKenzie

96 - 10

76'

Lienert-Brown

94 - 10

75'

McKenzie

89 - 10

73'

Coles

87 - 10

72'

McKenzie

82 - 10

70'

Jordan

80 - 10

69'

McKenzie

75 - 10

68'

McKenzie

73 - 10

66'

Coles

68 - 10

60'

Mo'unga

63 - 10

56'

Papali'i

61 - 10

55'

Mo'unga

56 - 10

50'

Retallick

54 - 10

49'

Allan

48'

49 - 10

Capuozzo

47'

49 - 8

Half Time

Mo'unga

49 - 3

45'

Savea

47 - 3

44'

Mo'unga

42 - 3

34'

Smith

40 - 3

33'

Mo'unga

35 - 3

27'

Smith

33 - 3

26'

Mo'unga

28 - 3

22'

Savea

26 - 3

21'

Mo'unga

21 - 3

19'

Telea

19 - 3

18'

Mo'unga

14 - 3

17'

Smith

12 - 3

16'

Allan

7 - 3

Mo'unga

7 - 0

Jordan

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

New Zealand

91%

Draw

Italy

Conversion by Paolo Garbisi

Momentum

New Zealand

Italy

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

New Zealand

Italy

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Defence Profile

New Zealand

Italy

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

64%

3-6 secs

35%

24%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

65'

71'

74'

77'

New Zealand

Italy

All Blacks vs Italy Kick Off Times & TV Channel

All Blacks face off against Italy in Rugby World Cup Round 4 on Fri 29th September 2023 at Groupama Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 14:00 EST in the US.

All Blacks won the last encounter but All Blacks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, All Blacks sits at 2 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Italy holds 10.

The two sides are separated by 8 places in the rankings with All Blacks in position 2 and Italy in position 10 as such All Blacks are favourites on paper.

All Blacks vs Italy Squads

The official squads for All Blacks vs Italy will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.