All Blacks bounce back from opening defeat with 11-try defeat of Namibia

The All Blacks began their tournament with a defeat to hosts France in Paris but had no such trouble in their second outing.
Damian McKenzie scored two tries as New Zealand romped past Namibia in Pool A. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Damian McKenzie scored two tries as New Zealand romped past Namibia in Pool A. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

New Zealand overcame Namibia 71-3 in Toulouse with a ruthless display of attacking to get off the mark in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup.

The All Blacks began their tournament with a defeat to hosts France in Paris but had no such trouble in their second outing as Cam Roigard and Cam McKenzie each scored two tries to help Ian Foster’s side collect a bonus point and move second in the pool.

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