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Live blog: NZ v Samoa

3rd & 7 37yd

Just in case any All Blacks supporters are getting nervous thinking about the big picture, remember they are currently playing with a couple of men who weren't initially selected in Steve Hansen's 41-man squad.

by Michael Burgess 7/8/2015 3:31:41 AM
So, nine minutes to go, Samoa trail by six points. Can they do the impossible?

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:31:54 AM
All Blacks mediocre getting bullied by 200,000 Island nation of Samoa.

by Jon Schlegel 7/8/2015 3:32:29 AM
All blacks to win 29-16

by Chief Territory 7/8/2015 3:32:38 AM
Tusiata Pisi looking for a gap in the All Blacks defence. Photo / Mark Mitchell

by Michael Burgess 7/8/2015 3:32:50 AM
An incredible phase just ended with a kick from Weber running dead. But before that there were about four changes in possession, with some huge bruising midfield tackles.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:34:17 AM
The lowest score the All blacks have scored against Samoa in a single game is 35

by Chief Territory 7/8/2015 3:34:22 AM
Luke Romano's eye is really starting to look grim #SAMVNZL instagram.com/p/43DS1bO6P7/

by TheJayReeve via twitter 7/8/2015 3:34:23 AM
If I was under a high ball and heard some big Samoan footsteps coming towards me I'd be doing the same thing! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJXKoXoUwAEwaf0.jpg

by Jimmy Neesham via twitter 7/8/2015 3:34:37 AM
Seven minutes to go and Samoa have a scrum just inside their half.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:35:20 AM
Penalty to the All Blacks!

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:35:31 AM
Carter will have a shot at goal to make the win save from 40m out.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:35:55 AM
The kick from Carter is good. The All Blacks now lead 25-16.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:37:06 AM
Under five minutes to go now as Carter clears from deep inside his half.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:37:37 AM
#SAMvNZL http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJXLe13UwAAtN2q.jpg

by All Blacks via twitter 7/8/2015 3:39:05 AM
It's all very messy now as neither team can break through midfield. Three minutes to go and the ABs have the ball inside their own half.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:39:12 AM
The All Blacks should have scored, but ultimately didn't deserve to. On three occasions it looked like they had a clean break to the line but the precision wasn't there.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:40:42 AM
Fumbles, loose passes, poor decision, we've seen it all from the All Blacks today.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:41:07 AM
Into the last minute now and Samoa have just won a lineout 30m out from their line.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:41:26 AM
Hika Elliot stole the ball but then fired a forward pass. Samoa scrum with just seconds remaining.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:41:59 AM
The 80 minutes is up and Samoa will run it up the guts for the last time.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:42:45 AM
Samoa played good, made it quite a game for the mighty All Blacks

by Steve Handsome 7/8/2015 3:43:06 AM
The All Blacks have turned it over and are trying to run the ball out.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:43:17 AM
Now it's over. The All Blacks have won 25-16.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:43:37 AM
Piatau is the only AB who looks always dangerous when getting the ball. He's definitely making his claim to be on the plane to england. Will be a very tight competition for these precious back three spots

by Jojo39 7/8/2015 3:43:57 AM
FINAL SCORE: ALL BLACKS 25 SAMOA 16

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:43:58 AM
#SAMvNZL http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJXNeUjUsAAYb7N.jpg

by All Blacks via twitter 7/8/2015 3:44:15 AM
The crowd are all on their feet, singing, dancing, smiling. It wasn't the greatest game but what an occasion. What a great day for Samoa.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:44:50 AM
Not a great game but a great battle and great occasion. Rusty All Blacks get it done - just. But Samoa win as well. SAM 16-25 NZ. #SAMvNZL

by GrahamESPNscrum via twitter 7/8/2015 3:45:36 AM
Pretty ugly stuff from the All Blacks but the story of the day is the way Samoa fronted both off and, eventually, on the field. The occasion will long be remembered by everyone at Apia Park, especially after their team overcame a slow start to turn in a committed effort and even send a slight scare through the All Blacks late in the second half.

by Michael Burgess 7/8/2015 3:46:10 AM
Im glad we didn't get hammered, overall Im very proud of the result Definitely wearing my Samoan jersey to the office tomorrow.

by Russell Wilson 03 7/8/2015 3:46:29 AM
Good game by Samoa good win ABs

by billy 7/8/2015 3:46:33 AM
There will be plenty of bruises and sore bodies tonight. It was an incredibly physical match with defence easily outplaying attack.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:46:40 AM
All Blacks very bad performance

by lano 7/8/2015 3:47:03 AM
#AllBlacks 25 #Samoa 16. Today will stand long and proud in the history books. nzh.nu/PjuYs #SAMvNZL http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJXN4SjWgAAI0NY.png

by Cameron McMillan via twitter 7/8/2015 3:47:22 AM
A Great win for the All Blacks. Tough battle by Samoa but too easy in the end. Good to kick off the season with a well-earned win. #SAMvNZL

by James Marriott via twitter 7/8/2015 3:48:05 AM
Well played all, and well done to the fans. Now let's keep Samoa in the loop when it comes time for World Cup pay day. #SAMvNZL

by Ray's Rugby via twitter 7/8/2015 3:48:08 AM
You're not likely to ever see the All Blacks that rusty or under prepared again, but that's not taking anything away from Samoa. Samoa were an incredibly worthy, powerful opposition who ultimately came close to winning.

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:49:29 AM
What are the odds on Japan to knock AB's out of world cup in quarter final now?

by Rushy 7/8/2015 3:49:37 AM
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by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:50:40 AM
ABs scared of hard tackling Manu Samoa and dropped passes with basic infringements like offside entering rucks. A poor first game, hope they get better quickly. The AB coaches can't be happy with the quality of the players.

by jbmurlv 7/8/2015 3:50:45 AM
Congrats Samoa on their performance.........A tough win for my AB,s,but also a wake-up call

by Wally 7/8/2015 3:56:57 AM
Has anyone performed well enough from the late inclusions and fringe group to be bolters for the world cup 31 man squad?

by .. 7/8/2015 3:56:59 AM
Richie McCaw: 'That's what true test match rugby is all about... You'll be a force to be reckoned with' @allblacks @nzherald #SAMvNZL

by Shayne Currie via twitter 7/8/2015 3:57:08 AM
Here's Wynne Gray's first take from the game:

First take: Brilliant setting, average rugby

by Michael Burgess 7/8/2015 3:57:35 AM
All Blacks win historic test - Sport - NZ Herald News
The New Zealand HeraldJoin us here for today's live blog of the rugby international between the All Blacks and Samoa in Apia. - New Zealand Herald

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 3:58:48 AM
McCaw's presence crucial for All Blacks - Sport - NZ Herald News
The New Zealand HeraldA day out from this test All Blacks captain Richie McCaw smiled at questions about the expected heat, saying he thought the temperatures might have been hotter. - New Zealand Herald

by Steven Holloway 7/8/2015 4:00:07 AM
Bit different from the plastic cups and after-match litter at Eden Park @AllBlacks @nzherald #samvnzl http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJXSeAZUsAAPUVg.jpg

by Shayne Currie via twitter 7/8/2015 4:05:51 AM