By ADAM ELLIS
Italy 3
New Zealand 66
IN answer to critics quick to doubt New Zealand’s World Cup credentials, Steve Hansen’s side bounced back after the 16-9 defeat to Ireland with a tentry rout of the Azzurri.
The All Blacks ruthlessly dealt blow after blow to the hosts at a rain-soaked Stadio Olimpico, with wing Jordie Barrett feasting himself on four tries.
Scalded for their failure to score a try in Dublin and being run close by England, the All Blacks’ potency in attack had been questioned.
But the backline responded magnificently – and quickly ...