This was the result we were all expecting - an absolute try-fest. The All Blacks ran in fourteen trys, and were awarded a penalty try, on their way to a 101-14 point thrashing of Samoa.

So what can the All Blacks take from a match like this?

Well, if we're honest - not a whole lot.

All this Test was good for was a chance for the All Blacks to stretch their legs, ahead of next weekend's clash with the Wallabies. Still - it was important for them play well, which they did for most of the game.

The Samoans played with a lot of passion, and were awarded with two really well earned trys. They lacked discipline, though, and they were constantly penalised around the ruck for playing the ball with their hands.

Their defence was pretty ordinary out wide, too, which the All Blacks were able to exploit on many occasions.

Overall - they gave it a good shot, and for many of their young players the experience of playing the All Blacks will benefit their personal game in the years to come.

Their standout player was Uale Mai, who scored their opening try and played a big part in setting up their second. He looks to have a solid defensive game as well, leading the way with some massive hits.

The All Blacks were strong right across the field, but Jerome Kaino and Conrad Smith were outstanding.

Isaia Toeava had a strong second half, and showed some of those skills we all know he possesses.

These kinds of Tests are extremely important for world rugby (especially for developing nations like Samoa), and we hope the All Blacks can start playing a lot more of them - not for their own benefit, but for the good of rugby worldwide.

All Blacks 101
(trys - Muliaina (3), Smith (2), Kahui (2), Thomson, Cowan, Donald, Williams, Kaino, Toeava, Weepu, penalty try; conversions - Carter (5), Donald (6))

Samoa 14
(trys - Mai, Faosiliva; conversions - Mai, Warren)