Pool A - New Zealand v Canada

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Twelve-try All Blacks crush Canada

Sonny Bill Williams of the All Blacks looks to offload as he is tackled by Conor Trainor (L) and Aaron Carpenter (R) of Canada during the IRB Rugby World Cup Pool A match between New Zealand and Canada at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 2, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand.

( October 1, 2011 - Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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The All Blacks reacted to the bad news of the last 24 hours by running twelve tries past Canada to win 79-15 in Wellington on Sunday.
Wing Zac Guildford grabbed four tries as Canada were unable able to cope with the pace at which New Zealand launched attack after attack.
With superstar fly-half Dan Carter having been ruled out of the tournament and captain Richie McCaw forced to watch from the stands due to a foot injury, a big win was just what the doctor ordered.
Top of that list will be the scrum which continues to impress and was rewarded with a push-over try, a rare sight in Test rugby these days.
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It wasn't all bad news for the visitors though as Conor Trainor became the first Canadian to score two tries against the All Blacks. And they were just reward for Canada's efforts - not just at Wellington Regional Stadium, but over the last three weeks.
Man of the match: A few candidates here, and you have to mention Guildford, who not only scored four tries but had a hand in setting up a couple more. But the gong goes to Jerome Kaino, who not only scored two tries of his own, but ruled the breakdown area with an iron fist.
http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9989_7217366,00.html
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Jerome Kaino of the All Blacks breaks through the Canada to score his team's eighth try during the IRB Rugby World Cup Pool A match between New Zealand and Canada at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 2, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand.

( October 1, 2011 - Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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next test:
10-9
NZ v Argentina
Auckland
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NZ finishes 4-0
Canada finishes 1-2-1
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