“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.
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Albert Tuisue of Fiji dives over to score a try during against the All Blacks in Dunedin.
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Fiji forwards coach Jason Ryan has promised the All Blacks another fiery reception in the breakdowns during the second test in Hamilton on Saturday night.
Although the All Blacks were convincing 57-23 winners over Fiji in Dunedin last weekend, they received a rude awakening at the breakdowns as the visitors, led by their impressive No 6 Johnny Dyer, made the world’s No 2 team look second rate in this facet of their game.
Ryan, who also mentors the Crusaders’ forwards under the watchful eye of head coach Scott Robertson, must have been rapt with the attitude of the Fijian fetchers as they repeatedly pounced on the All Blacks ball carriers on to force turnovers off the deck.
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The All Blacks survived a big scare from Fiji as they scored 26 unanswered points in the final quarter of an hour to secure a 57-23 win.
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Muscled up well in the scrum of the match.Continued that solidity throughout the remainder of the first half. Even won his side a penalty as he outdid Mesake Doge in the 25th minute. Same again in the 39th minute. Made a strong case to stay in the starting lineup.Off in the 50th minute.
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