Namibia vs New Zealand | Live & Latest Rugby Union Scores & Results

15 Sep 23

Rugby World Cup 2023

New Zealand

71-3

Full time

Namibia

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Divan Rossouw bursts through to advance the Namibia attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as David Havili bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

78'

Jacques Theron comes on.

78'

Damian Stevens comes off.

78'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Rieko Ioane

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rieko Ioane bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Leicester Fainga'anuku is finished off with a try.

76'

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

74'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Tu'ungafasi getting some game time.

73'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Luke Jacobson being replaced.

73'

Namibia decide to make a substitution, with Haitembu Shifuka getting some game time.

73'

Namibia decide to make a substitution, with Adriaan Booysen being replaced.

73'

Red Card

Ethan de Groot (New Zealand) is shown the red card

71'

Namibia make a substitution with Max Katjijeko coming on.

68'

Namibia make a substitution with Prince Gaoseb coming off.

68'

New Zealand make a substitution with Rieko Ioane coming on.

68'

New Zealand make a substitution with Anton Lienert-Brown coming off.

68'

Conversion

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

68'

Try

The kick through from New Zealand has allowed Caleb Clarke to touch down.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Clarke goes through the gap.

66'

Richie Mo'unga sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Anton Lienert-Brown goes through the gap.

66'

New Zealand make a substitution with Aaron Smith coming on.

66'

New Zealand make a substitution with Cam Roigard coming off.

66'

New Zealand sub Tupou Vaa'i comes onto the field.

63'

Ardie Savea departs for New Zealand.

63'

Richie Mo'unga comes on for New Zealand.

59'

Beauden Barrett leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Clarke goes through the gap.

59'

Adriaan Booysen comes on for Namibia.

58'

Richard Hardwick leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Damian McKenzie kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by New Zealand results in a try for David Havili.

57'

What a run here by David Havili as they get over the gainline!

57'

Cam Roigard played a key part in that try.

57'

Scott Barrett comes on for New Zealand.

56'

Brodie Retallick leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Damian McKenzie kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

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

53'

What a run here by Dalton Papali'i as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Beauden Barrett.

53'

What a run here by Beauden Barrett as they get over the gainline!

53'

Dane Coles comes on.

51'

Samisoni Taukei'aho comes off.

51'

What a run here by Caleb Clarke as they get over the gainline!

50'

Namibia decide to make a substitution, with PJ van Lill getting some game time.

49'

Namibia decide to make a substitution, with Wian Conradie being replaced.

49'

Namibia decide to make a substitution, with Louis van der Westhuizen getting some game time.

49'

Namibia decide to make a substitution, with Torsten van Jaarsveld being replaced.

49'

Namibia decide to make a substitution, with Des Sethie getting some game time.

49'

Namibia decide to make a substitution, with Jason Benade being replaced.

49'

Damian McKenzie has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

49'

Try

Slick passing by New Zealand leads to a try for Ethan de Groot.

48'

Spellbinding play by Ardie Savea is finished off with a try.

47'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Fletcher Newell getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Ethan de Groot getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Caleb Clarke makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Caleb Clarke makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Fabulous play by Namibia has led to Cliven Loubser being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by New Zealand is finished off by Damian McKenzie, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Cam Roigard.

38'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Cam Roigard being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Anton Lienert-Brown as they score the try.

34'

Trouble here as David Havili breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Caleb Clarke breaches the defence.

27'

Damian McKenzie takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

25'

Try

Leicester Fainga'anuku goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leicester Fainga'anuku bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

24'

That's a great try assist by Dalton Papali'i.

23'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

19'

Try

New Zealand are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Damian McKenzie picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

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

19'

Cam Roigard sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luke Jacobson bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luke Jacobson bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

18'

Namibia make a substitution with JC Greyling coming on.

17'

Namibia make a substitution with Le Roux Malan coming off.

17'

Penalty Goal

Tiaan Swanepoel makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Damian McKenzie has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

New Zealand are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cam Roigard touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Cam Roigard goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Ardie Savea.

The defensive line has been broken as Beauden Barrett goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as David Havili goes through the gap.

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Cam Roigard

Leicester Fainga'anuku sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Leicester Fainga'anuku goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Bonus Points Awarded

11 Tries scored

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand win +68

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

63%

Possession Last 10 min

37%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

71 - 3

77'

Ioane

69 - 3

76'

de Groot

64 - 3

71'

McKenzie

64 - 3

68'

Clarke

62 - 3

66'

McKenzie

57 - 3

58'

Havili

55 - 3

57'

McKenzie

50 - 3

54'

Papali'i

48 - 3

53'

de Groot

43 - 3

48'

Half Time

McKenzie

38 - 3

39'

McKenzie

36 - 3

38'

McKenzie

31 - 3

35'

Lienert-Brown

29 - 3

34'

Fainga'anuku

24 - 3

24'

McKenzie

19 - 3

19'

McKenzie

17 - 3

19'

Swanepoel

10'

12 - 3

Roigard

12 - 0

McKenzie

7 - 0

Roigard

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

New Zealand

99%

Draw

Namibia

Ruck-Won by Dane Coles

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

51%

3-6 secs

25%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

65'

71'

78'

New Zealand

Namibia

Other Fixtures

45 - 17

40 - 6

36 - 26

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