New Zealand laboured to a 29-11 win over a brave, battling Italy on Saturday as the All Blacks wrapped up their autumn series with a less than impressive victory where the anticipated try-fest failed to materialise.

New Zealand has dominated Italy everywhere except the scoreboard in a tour-ending 29-11 win in autumn rugby in Turin.

New Zealand beat Italy 29-11 in Turin to wrap up their autumn series on flanker Sam Cane's final appearance for the All Blacks.

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada was impressed with his side's defensive work in their battling defeat by New Zealand on Saturday, but was left frustrated by their attacking effort and mistakes.It was a much improved Italian performance after their heavy loss to Argentina and struggling comeback win over Georgia,

New Zealand saw off a battling Italy 29-11 on Saturday in their final match of the year as Sam Cane was given a winning farewell to international rugby in Turin.

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New Zealand fullback Will Jordan was happy with how the All Blacks battled to overcome Italy in their final autumn series test on Saturday, on a cold night with a warm atmosphere in Turin.

The Springboks ran out easy 45-12 winners. South Africa didn’t pick up any rankings points for their victory due to the lowly standing (11th) of the Welsh. In results which did affect the standings, France picked up 0.43 points after beating Argentina 37-23, while the Pumas lost the same number.

New Zealand produced a disjointed display as they edged to a 29-11 Autumn Nations Series win over a much-improved Italy at the Allianz Stadium.

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada was impressed with his side's defensive work in their battling defeat by New Zealand on Saturday, but was left frustrated by their attacking effort and mistakes.