The 50-19 result gives one clean answer to the question I left. With Ratima and Jacomb starting, New Zealand's first try began five metres from their own line: the scrum drove the Bulls back, won a penalty, then the clearance and lineout put them at the other end. That shows the changed combination could get out of one real pressure position. Much of the rest came from turnovers and open-field running, though, so I would not turn one good exit into proof that field-position control is settled for the Test. https://www.allblacks.com/news/all-blacks/match-report-all-blacks-v-vodacom-bulls-rugby-s-greatest-rivalry
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