Rugby: All Blacks Complete Grand Slam With Strong Finish To Beat Wales

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Published: November 28, 2010

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The All Blacks have completed their Grand Slam by overcoming a spirited Welsh challenge to win 37-25 in Cardiff. The win marked their fourth Grand Slam, a fantastic achievement that shouldn't be underestimated. It was an All Black side who had all the pressure on them, having been so dominant during 2010 but were able to deliver and answer any critics by winning what has become one of the most prestigious feats in New Zealand and world rugby.

It was evident as the match wore on that it was the end of a long season, and it was beginning to take its toll on many of the players as they seemed to drop like flies with different injuries in the first half. To their credit though, they fought on and were able to play for 80 minutes to end 2010 with a 13-1 win-loss record, with the only loss coming in Hong Kong where Australia robbed them in the final play of the game.

And it was the template they had used for this dominance all year that they once again used last night, playing an extremely fast-paced, open game, looking to run the ball from anywhere and everywhere.

After conceding an early three points, they immediately put the foot on the throttle, with some fancy footwork and a superb offload from Isaia Toeava, allowing Hosea Gear to stroll over in the corner.

Next came a historical moment, as Daniel Carter kicked the penalty goal that made him the top point scorer in test match rugby history, surpassing Jonny Wilkinson's record of 1178.

What followed was 15 minutes of the fastest, most open, free-flowing rugby you'll ever wish to see as the All Blacks came with wave after wave of attack, and the Welsh simply kept kicking the ball back to them whenever they got the chance to clear, putting themselves under all sorts of pressure and sure enough, Mils Muliaina broke through after being put into a gap by Carter, to touch down for the All Blacks second try.

Strong Welsh defence followed and saw that the...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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