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Last Updated: Friday, 10 June, 2005, 09:01 GMT 10:01 UK
Clockwatch: New Zealand 91-0 Fiji
All the action as New Zealand thrash Fiji in their only Test match before the Lions series (All times BST).

80 mins: FULL-TIME New Zealand 91-0 Fiji The game draws to a close and after a superb display against an admittedly lacklustre Fijian side, New Zealand head to the first Test against the Lions in buoyant mood.

74 mins: TRY New Zealand 91-0 Fiji
Yet another try, yet another superb piece of attacking intent. Lock Ryan makes himself available after a Jerry Collins burst and produces a wonderful pass off the floor to release Muliaina for the try. Mauger misses again.

71 mins: TRY New Zealand 86-0 Fiji
On their next attack the All Blacks pile forward yet again and Sivivatu scores his fourth try, the first New Zealand player to score four tries on his debut. Mauger fails to convert.

70 mins: Fiji maintain the pressure but New Zealand's defence holds firm and eventually the attacks dies.

67 mins: Fiji make a rare foray into the All Blacks 22 and for the first time in the game they string some phases of play together.

64 mins: TRY New Zealand 81-0 Fiji
Just when you thought the scoring had settled down, substitute hooker Keven Mealamu bursts through some dismal tackling to cross under the posts. Mauger adds the conversion. It is now New Zealand record's victory over the Fijians.

62 mins: The game loses a bit of spark as both sides make a host of substitutions. There is a feel of a training game as New Zealand maintain their dominance.

58 mins: TRY New Zealand 74-0 Fiji
Fiji are torn apart again by some neat passing. Howlett has no room near the touchline but he kicks through and is able to follow it up for yet another score. Mauger misses again.

55 mins: Unusual to have a break in the scoring in this one-sided contest. There is a slight worry for New Zealand however as Umaga limps gingerly off the field with what seems like an ankle injury.

49 mins: TRY New Zealand 69-0 Fiji
New Zealand are held up over the line but from the resulting five-metre scrum, the All Blacks get the push on a weak Fiji pack and So'oialo comes up with the score. Mauger misses the tricky kick.

45 mins: TRY New Zealand 64-0 Fiji
Fiji's attitude to this game is summed up when Ifereimi Rawaqa gives a lazy pass inside his own 22. Williams gratefully accepts the gift and scores the 10th try of the game. Mauger adds the conversion.

43 mins: TRY New Zealand 57-0 Fiji
The All Blacks are at it again and Kelleher's clever break is read by Sivivatu who crosses for his hat-trick. Mauger converts.

41 mins: The All Blacks re-start the match hoping to get more of a game than they did in the first but from the kick-off Fiji make a mistake. After a job well done and with the first Test against the Lions looming, Carter is taken off with Mauger moving to fly-half.

Half-time: New Zealand 50-0 Fiji

40 mins: Carter takes advantage of some very poor Fijian tackling to almost run in after breaking from his own half. He is bundled out and the whistle blows for half-time.

37 mins: TRY New Zealand 50-0 Fiji
More slick passing and accurate running from the All Blacks gives Mauger an easy try. Carter adds the conversion.

34 mins: TRY New Zealand 43-0 Fiji
There is just no respite for Fiji and New Zealand attack again, the ball is spread wide and Sivivatu crosses for his second with the help of a superb pass from Muliaina. Carter misses the conversion.

33 mins: TRY New Zealand 38-0 Fiji
Finally Fiji get out of their own half but they are pushed backwards and finally turn the ball over. With the defence all running back, New Zealand quickly move the ball and Umaga has the easy task of touching down. Carter finds his kicking boots again and adds the conversion.

29 mins: TRY New Zealand 31-0 Fiji
Kelleher makes a break from the base of an attacking scrum close to the Fiji line and although he is held up, prop Greg Somerville picks up to dive over from close range - his first try for his country. Carter misses again.

25 mins: Another New Zealand attack looks to be heading for a try when Umaga crashes through at pace from a deft Carter pass. However Sivivatu knocks on with the line beckoning.

22 mins: TRY New Zealand 26-0 Fiji
New Zealand waste no time from the set-piece and Byron Kelleher's bullet of a pass releases Carter who in turn feeds skipper Umaga for a well-worked try in the corner. Carter misses his first kick of the game.

21 mins: Fiji are put under pressure again as James Ryan charges down Norman Ligairi clearance kick and they concede a scrum.

20 mins: Fiji opt to kick for goal after New Zealand are penalised for crossing but Nicky Little's attempt comes back off the post.

18 mins: TRY New Zealand 21-0 Fiji
Williams takes the ball on for New Zealand and when the ball is spread wide, Carter fires a pin-point kick to the corner where Sivivatu is on hand to score on his debut. Carter kicks the conversion.

14 mins: TRY New Zealand 14-0 Fiji
Aaron Mauger steps inside to create a bit of space in midfield and then delivers a perfectly-weighted grubber kick to the corner. Wing Doug Howlett is alert and superbly picks up to cross for his 35th Test try. Carter converts.

12 mins: All Black flanker Richie McCaw receives treatment but after removing his headgear, he returns to the fray.

8 mins: Wing Sitiveni Sivivatu shows his extraordinary pace by breezing past Vilimoni Delasau. The ball is played inside but the promising move breaks down when Rodney So'oialo knocks on.

5 mins: TRY New Zealand 7-0 Fiji
Talented fly-half Daniel Carter leads a wonderful break from inside his own half and after some neat back play, he is on hand to cross over. Carter adds the extras.

3 mins: Scrappy opening from both sides but Fiji are kicking from hand the better.

1 min: Fiji kick off but there is an early mistake from Ali Williams as he fails to collect the high ball and the visitors have early possession.

0809 BST: Tana Umaga and Bill Cavubati lead their respective sides in the pre-match formalities and the scene is set for the Test.

0807 BST: There is perfect silence from a packed crowd for both national anthems.

0804 BST: New Zealand take the field for the first time this season and are given a rapturous reception.


New Zealand: M Muliaina; D Howlett, T Umaga (captain), A Mauger, S Sivivatu; D Carter, B Kelleher; T Woodcock, D Witcombe, G Somerville, J Ryan, A Williams, J Collins, R McCaw, R So'oialo.
Replacements: K Mealamu, C Johnstone, C Jack, M Tuiali'i, J Marshall, C Smith, S Anesi.

Fiji: N Ligairi; V Delasau, V Satala, S Bai, S Bobo; N Little, M Rauluni (captain); S Koyamaibole, A Ratuva, I Rawaqa, I Domolailai, A Matanibukaca, B Cavubati, V Gadolo, J Bale.
Replacements: J Rauluni, E Ruivadra/J Tora, S Koto, J Railomo, J Qovu, S Tabua, S Rokobara.




SEE ALSO
Pick your Lions XV
24 May 05 |  Lions in NZ
Lions tour venue guides
18 May 05 |  Lions in NZ
Early history of the Lions
18 May 05 |  Lions in NZ
Fixture list for Lions tour to NZ
08 Apr 05 |  Lions in NZ
Lions player profiles
25 May 05 |  Lions in NZ
All Blacks player profiles
25 May 05 |  Lions in NZ


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