“Their (the Fijian players) natural power is quite unbelievable,’’ Ryan explained on Sky Sport.
“Their power through contact and ability to get on the ball, and stay there, is phenomenal. They are just explosive, so strong.’’
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The Crusaders back said being able to run out onto the park made the past few difficult years all worthwhile.
Dyer snared five turnovers as the All Blacks struggled to shift the strong Fijian players out of the rucks, stifling their momentum on attack; it wasn’t until reserve hooker Dane Coles took the field in the second half and scored four tries that the hosts were able to put their opponents away.