Henry hails outstanding All Blacks performance

NEW ZEALAND head coach Graham Henry hailed the All Blacks’ 20-6 destruction of Australia in the Rugby World Cup semi-final as “outstanding”.

Henry hails outstanding All Blacks performance
Mon, 17 Oct, 2011 - 01:00

Ma’a Nonu scored the only try of the game, but Australia were never at the races as they faltered under the All Blacks’ dominance up front and water-tight defence.

Piri Weepu kicked four penalties and Aaron Cruden chipped in with a drop goal to complete a comprehensive victory over the Tri Nations champions.

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<p>Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster after his side's victory. Pic: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile</p>

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