Richard Loe, writing in The New Zealand Herald, has praise for Graham Henry's use of replacements after the All Blacks opened their Tri-Nations account with victory over Australia.
"This was a better test match by the All Blacks than the last three put together - but it was still a bit too close for comfort.
"There was a lot to be pleased with about the All Blacks, although a few individuals will be having a good look at themselves. Still, the commitment, intensity and defence in the second half were all very good.
"I didn't think there was a man of the match - it was too close and too unclear a game for that - and the Australians rattled us for the first 20 or 30 minutes, with Matt Giteau and Berrick Barnes looking very dangerous.
"I thought Graham Henry and the All Blacks came out ahead in an area I often criticise them for - substitutions. Instead of just subbing for the sake of it, the substitutions were tactically sound last night and I think they gave the All Blacks the edge."
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