PremiumOpinionOpinion byChristopher Reive Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·11 Jul, 2026 08:05 PM7 mins to readChristopher Reive is a Senior Journalist for New Zealand’s Herald. Covering the world of sport is his definition of living the dream.How the All Blacks rated in their 47-17 win over Italy in Wellington. 1. Ethan de Groot - 8
A terrific 50-minute shift for the loosehead prop, carrying well, getting stuck into his work in the contact areas and barging his way over the try line before exiting.
