New Zealand well ahead of Tonga at the end of first half of RWC opener - Rugby Union News
Rugby World Cup 2011 got underway in great fashion as the hosts, All Blacks, gave a severe treatment to the Tongan side in the first half of the inaugural game of the event. A jam-packed Eden Park was seen roaring for the local side who had promised a lot
to their supporters.
The All Blacks faced Tonga for the third time in the history of world cups and remained successful on both occasions with splendid victories. The match was predicted to be a cake walk for the Number 1 side of the world and they lived up to the mark in the
so far played match.
The national anthems were sung by the teams and the supporters before the start of the game and then New Zealand performed their traditional Haka.
Richie McCaw who led the All Blacks is very near to achieve another milestone in his long career. He earned 99th test cap for his side with a hope to make the encounter memorable for him and his side. It was Ali Williams who gave the very first
touch to the pill for the All Blacks and let the game in progress.
New Zealand got off the mark the tournament with a three pointer with the help of trustful Dan Carter as he kicked a plenty goal for his team in the fifth minute of the match. Israel Dagg cashed the first try of the tournament in the 10th minute
and put his side to 8-0 lead. The consistent All Blacks kept on ticking the score board with short intervals and the flood gates were opened for them to feel free in the match.
Richard Kahui scored the second try of the match and Dan Carter converted it successfully. All Blacks scored two more tries in the last 11 minutes of the match with the help of Richard Kahui and Israel Dagg to take a handsome of 29-0 right after the 34th
minute of the match. Pissed Tongans opened their account in the last minute of the match on a plenty goal with the help of Kurt Morath.
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