Watch: Josh Ioane made an immediate impact on his test debut
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Watch: Josh Ioane made an immediate impact on his test debut
All Blacks' debutant Josh Ioane made an immediate impact on his test debut against Tonga when he replaced Beauden Barrett at half time.
The rookie's first job as an All Black was to get the second half underway and he nailed it as he found George Bridge from the kick-off with the winger running in the try.
Josh Ioane’s first involvement as an All Black 😳 pic.twitter.com/NMgbHPSkuy
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) September 7, 2019
The All Blacks fell just short of 100 points in a merciless display against Tonga in Hamilton, where New Zealand scored 14 tries.
Steve Hansen's All Blacks will now jet off for Japan before they open their World Cup defence against South Africa on September 21.
Ardie Savea also had an outstanding game:
