Aaron Smith heads for the try line in the All Blacks' Rugby World cup pool clash with Italy. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz
The All Blacks ran in 14 tries against Italy in their Rugby World Cup clash at Lyon this morning to win by 96-17.
New Zealand led 49-3 at half-time.
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Aaron Smith scores one of his tries in the Rugby World Cup pool match against Italy at Lyon. Photo: AFP / Jeff Pachoud
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