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Rugby World Cup live updates: New Zealand defeat Italy 96-17

09:52 am on 30 September 2023

Aaron Smith heads for the try line in the All Blacks' Rugby World cup pool clash with Italy. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz

The All Blacks ran in 14 tries against Italy in their Rugby World Cup clash at Lyon this morning to win by 96-17.

New Zealand led 49-3 at half-time.

Follow all the action with live updates from Jamie Wall:

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Aaron Smith scores one of his tries in the Rugby World Cup pool match against Italy at Lyon. Photo: AFP / Jeff Pachoud

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