All Blacks prove too strong for Namibia

By Mark Stevens

Defending champions New Zealand made it two Rugby World Cup wins out of two with an efficient 58-14 victory over Namibia at London's Olympic Stadium in Pool C.

The All Blacks, who had made 13 changes to their starting XV, were in ruthless mood as they scored five tries before the break, before adding another four in the second half.

However, the highlight for the African team - who included Exeter Chiefs back Chrysander Botha in their squad - was a fine second-half try by Johan Deysel.

Full-back Botha, 27, was sent on five minutes into the second half, and one of his first tasks was to line-up under the posts after the defending world champions scored another try.

However, he also made one fantastic man-and-ball tackle as the Africans made the All Blacks fight hard for their scores.

Botha and his international team-mates are next in action in Exeter as they face Tonga at Sandy Park in both side's second match in Pool C. Chiefs hooker Elvis Taione will be hoping to feature for the Pacific islanders in that match, which kicks-off at 4.45pm.