FULLTIME! New Zealand with a win.
PENALTY LEBANON! Manu with an obstruction.
CHALLENGE from Lebanon. UNSUCCESSFUL.
PENALTY LEBANON! Another whistle in possession from the Kiwis.
Kiwis putting on the style. Obstruction stops a magnificent flick pass.
Lebanon had some attack but it is spilled.
No Doueihi out on the field. Kick goes long, well too long. PENALTY.
Rapana misses his first of the night.
They make the extra man count quickly. Rapana goes over in the corner.
Adam Doueihi has been sent off for dissent. Lebanon down to 12.
Two more for Rapana.
Joey Manu is just having fun out there. He chips for himself, gets it back and breaks a few tackles to go over.
Rapana adds the extras.
Just like that, New Zealand go bang bang! Joey Manu breaks tackles and finds Dylan Brown who strides away easily.
Lebanon refuse to lie down. They spread it wide and Josh Mansour kicks inside and the pass goes forward. A let off for the Kiwis.
Kiwis run it on last but are well wrapped up.
PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! High tackle from Moses.
Mitch Moses from the left sideline. He nails it.
They do it again! Quick hands on last and Abbas Miski dives in.
PENALTY LEBANON! Strip.
Lovely kick from Adam Doueihi! He pilots a kick which rolls out for a 40/20.
Nope. Lost by Tannous.
Lebanon get a strip! Can they score first again in the second half.
KICK-OFF!
We're back on for the second half. Can the Cedars start a comeback or will New Zealand go on with this win.
HALFTIME! Kiwis hold a 12 point lead going into the break.
Papali'i spills it.
Lebanon scrum and then they throw it away.
Lebanon are unable to hold the ball. There is some concern for Joe Tapine after a cut to his head.
PENALTY LEBANON! Offside.
Good take from Doueihi who takes one high to stop the momentum. Kiwis were in firm control there.
PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! It is all flowing for the Kiwis now.
Asofa-Solomona has a coming together with a Lebanon player. It is much ado about nothing after a chat from the referee.
Rapana from mid range. Converts.
That was a determined effort from Hiku. He takes it himself and burrows over.
Doueihi has gone short again but this time Rapana bobbles and takes it.
Rapana adds the extras.
You won't stop Asofa-Solomona. He takes a short ball and rampages over.
New Zealand starting to find their groove. A kick inside is almost swept back but Lebanon ground it. Dropout incoming.
PENALTY LEBANON! Dylan Brown caught high after stepping.
PENALTY LEBANON! Offside.
Kiwis launch one high and Abbas Miski spills it into a Kiwi. Double knock on.
PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! Dangerous tackle.
Lebanon have been pulling out all the tricks! Moses kicks early for Mansour who is bundled over the sideline.
PENALTY LEBANON! High tackle.
Jesse Bromwich spills it on a carry.
PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! Straight from the scrum. Now they will attack again.
Mitch Moses loses it on the first play.
Lebanon go short again! It works out again. CHALLENGE from New Zealand though. It is UNSUCCESSFUL. Lebanon ball.
Jordan Rapana has his first kick and salutes.
GREEN LIGHTS.. TRY! It was confirmed on the replay. Kenny Bromwich twisted over the line.
We're off to the video again! Kenny Bromwich has twisted over.
Jacob Kiraz tries to offload and only throws it to the Kiwi side.
Mitch Moses raises the flags.
GREEN LIGHTS.. TRY! It will be a four-pointer! Josh Mansour picked up the scraps after a late kick from Moses is just bouncing around.
VIDEO REFEREE! We go upstairs in the first set. It is called TRY. Josh Mansour was there to clean up.
KICK-OFF! Adam Doueihi goes short and Lebanon have it!
Here come the teams! Kiwis in their traditional black and white while Lebanon have a predominately red jersey with a white vee. We will have the anthems, haka and then it is game time.
Good Morning everyone! We have the final game of our triple header which features two southern hemisphere sides. Top ranked nation New Zealand take on Lebanon who are being coached by former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika. It is an interesting match up so grab your drinks, snacks and whatever else you need! It is due to kick-off in ten minutes!
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judges: Tom Grant, Dean Bowmer
Video Referee: Liam Moore
NEW ZEALAND MEN (34)
Tries: Kenny Bromwich, Jordan Rapana, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Peta Hiku, Dylan Brown, Joseph Manu
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Jordan Rapana (5/6)
Penalty Goals:
LEBANON MEN (12)
Tries: Josh Mansour, Abbas Miski
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Mitchell Moses (2/2)
Penalty Goals: