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Paul Myers

New Zealand trounce Namibia for first win at Rugby World Cup

New Zealand players celebrate after thrashing Namibia 71-3 to register their first victory at the 2023 World Cup. © AP - Christophe Ena

New Zealand earned their first victory at the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Friday night with an 11-try romp past Namibia at the Stadium de Toulouse.

Cam Roigard scored twice within seven minutes to suggest that the world's fourth-ranked team had slaughter in mind. But the Namibians settled and New Zealand conceded a penalty.

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