All Blacks greats to quash emotion in final tests on home ground

Carter signed off with 14 points from two penalties and four conversions while McCaw scored the opening try, driving around the front of a five-metre lineout with the power of Kieran Read in behind.

The flanker is expected to retire after the Rugby World Cup later this year, but wants to keep his emotions in check and ensure a strong start to the Rugby Championship for the All Blacks.

Carter won the world player of the year award when his peerless running game helped the All Blacks trounce the British and Irish Lions 3-1 in their 2005 Test series.

Taylor capped his first appearance for the All Blacks when he scored his side’s fifth try that cemented the victory margin.

Dan Carter has another opportunity to build on his resurgence, and while he figures to be involved in the All Black’s campaign in some capacity, just what role he will fill is still up in the air.

McCaw said it would be a case of adapting to whatever the conditions threw up.

“We made too many mistakes and you can not make mistakes against the All Blacks”, Creevy said through an interpreter.

The teams will have to “endure heavy travel loads, as well as no-holds-barred test matches”, says the New York Times.

Both tries coming after good mauling by the visitors, taking the score from 32-6 to 32-18.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw wasn’t required to fire some verbal shots at his men after their sloppy display in Apia last week.

Massive gaps are a potential blight on the All Blacks’ path towards the World Cup. His experimentation continues in the backline from which several leading players are still absent.

Having dealt with his disappointment over the Super Rugby final, Smith is ready to throw himself headlong into what will be his 12th and last season with the All Blacks and be one of the key leaders in preparing the side for what lies ahead. Israel Dagg had a confident match at fullback, competing well for the ball in the air, and Williams, while still showing some limitations, extended attacks with his offloads.

Creevy was pleased to achieve the rare feat of a try double against the All Blacks, but said his team will have to improve before the teams meet again at the World Cup.

The All Blacks come into this match with a side mixed with experience and youth.

The Pumas and coach Daniel Hourcade have been in camp for several weeks working on fitness, skills and tactics to take through this championship into the World Cup. “We are not so happy with what we have shown today”.

South Africa head to Brisbane with nine players added to the squad that crushed a World XV last weekend, while captain Jean de Villiers has been left at home to continue his recovery from a knee injury.