2023-10-05 22:17:08
This is undoubtedly one of the best attempts of this World Cup in France. And he delighted the spectators of the match between New Zealand and Uruguay on Thursday evening at the Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu (Rhône). We are playing the 33rd minute of this last group match for the two selections, and the All Blacks have already made the break by scoring two tries against the South Americans.
But the first scorer of the evening, fullback Damian McKenzie, wants more. Served on the right side after a throw on the other wing, the Waikito Chiefs player accelerates and taps his foot to follow for himself. Faster than all the defenders, he sprints towards the ball which seems about to go into touch just after the 22 meter line. And, while jumping, throws it back into play with a basketball pass.
And in the middle of several Uruguay players, it is his winger Will Jordan who grabs the ball to sprint towards the goal and score New Zealand’s third try of the match (34th). Before congratulating his partner on the initiative of this splendid action.
Beaten by the Blues in the opening match (27-13), the All Blacks then largely dominated Namibia then Italy. A success this Thursday evening would qualify them for the quarter-finals, with a possible shock against Ireland. New Zealand secured the offensive bonus against the Uruguayans just before the break (26-0).
In the event of a New Zealand victory, the Blues must not lose against Italy on Friday evening (9 p.m.) in the same stadium to qualify and finish first. A defeat with two bonuses and without an Italian bonus would also be enough to send them to the quarter.
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