NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry praised an impressive showing by Sonny Bill Williams after the All Blacks romped to an 83-7 victory over Japan at Hamilton’s Waikato Stadium yesterday.

New Zealand coach Graham Henry praised an impressive showing by Sonny Bill Williams after the All Blacks romped to an 83-7 victory over Japan at Hamilton’s Waikato Stadium.

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The British and Irish Lions made an unconvincing start to their tour of New Zealand and may have paid a heavy price for today’s victory.

The British and Irish Lions will face a Bay of Plenty side containing 10 players with Super 12 experience when the teams meet on Saturday.