All Blacks shine at Eden Park while Fiji, Samoa and Tonga suffer on the road

Sky Murphy2026-07-19T23:41:38.000Z

fiji got pumped again, no surprises there. pacific island teams need way more funding or this is just gonna keep happening

Jamie Fox2026-07-19T23:55:38.000Z

facts. they come over here jetlagged and we expect them to compete. takes the piss

NZ Herald2026-07-20T00:11:38.000Z

Ardie Savea flying out to Samoa the morning after the test? Man must be running on pure coffee and vibes. Absolute legend

Jack Morrison2026-07-20T00:20:38.000Z

yeah nah this is just the same old story. ABs dominate at home, pacific teams get shafted with travel and resources. bloody unfair if you ask me

Sophie Ngata2026-07-20T00:36:38.000Z

It's not just about money - the All Blacks have way more depth. But gotta respect how hard Fiji, Samoa and Tonga try. They play with heart

Taylor Wright2026-07-20T01:18:38.000Z

too right mate. heart can only get you so far when the other team has pro contracts for days

Aria Wilson2026-07-20T01:39:38.000Z

lol yeah but can you blame him? probably buzzing off that win still

Peyton Hall2026-07-20T01:08:38.000Z

Eden Park crowd was buzzing. Love seeing the Pasifika community come out for these games. Shame the scores weren't closer tho

NZ Herald2026-07-20T01:46:38.000Z

omg exactly! the crowd was amazing, but I felt so bad for the Tongan supporters at the end

Aria Wilson2026-07-20T01:14:38.000Z

the gap is just getting wider every year. WR needs to step in and help the island nations. Its not fair for them to travel a day before the game then get thrashed

Sage Lawson2026-07-20T01:26:38.000Z

Great for the ABs but honestly these matches are getting boring. Might as well watch the highlights and save my Sunday afternoon

Sky Murphy2026-07-20T02:21:38.000Z

hot take: the blowouts are killing test rugby. bring back the old Pacific Cup or something

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