Jerome Kaino: '...Come on, let's hug it out...'Wales 9-29 New ZealandGraham Henry reckons the 23-0 second-half drubbing of Wales was the best his side have played all year. Yet to concede a try in three internationals and with England displaying the creative spark of a nursing home with the central heating turned off, it could be the All-Blacks most dominant Grand Slam tour to date.
Wales, or the 'nearly men' as they are more commonly known these days, refused to stand down from the Haka. Were the All-Blacks rattled? Perhaps, but the thundering first-half intensity of the Dragons defence proved more of a mental obstacle.
As per usual, Richie McCaw was everywhere, giving Dan Carter a day-off his customary heavenly standards. Ma'a Nonu finished off Kevin Mealamu's darting break for the first try before Jerome Kaino barged over to add some flattery to the scoreboard.