The GREATEST Start to a Rugby Game EVER!

When New Zealand faced up against Australia in the 2011 World Cup Semi-Final, a quick start was much needed. Step forward Israel Dagg, who’s magnificent run and offload created an early try for Ma’a Nonu as the All Blacks got off to the greatest start you could possibly ask for!

What’s the best early try you can remember? Let us know in the comments.

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[WorldRugby]

What’s the best early try you can remember? Let us know in the comments.

[Tuhoeterra]

still the most enthralling game i ever watched live, the first 20min felt like 40 min of intensity exhausting to watch but really entertaining.

[lauriecarter]

Izzy Dagg had some wicked moves such a mean player.

[mynameist]

Dagg had an awesome ability to go through gaps by virtue of throwing himself off balance in a manner that was difficult for would be tacklers to naturally defend against. It's a fine example of "Body English".

[wittyfleek]

Sad that Dagg did not get the recognition he really deserved.

[raymondnaicovi]

The support that nonu had back in the days was amazing

[AdrianKerr]

This type of ABs play seems like a life time ago

[gerrystinks]

Man, I miss the 2011-2015 AB era. The greatest of all time.

[SPNut]

When the AB's were great and feared! They need to get that back into their game

[BomDia]

This is one of the best rugby plays ever. Respect from 🇮🇹❤️‍🔥

[terrencekendall]

The hand off before sliding out of bounds was 🔥🔥🔥

[maxads]

Imo Izzy and Ben Smith's performances at 15 in the 2011 and 2015 RWCs, were probably the best I've seen anyone be at 15. And I know Cullen is probably everyone's first choice at 15 for an All Blacks all time team, but they were standout performers in stacked All Blacks sides.

[koblosrga]

One of the best try's Ive ever seen! Beautiful running and an amazing pass!

[no-epwm]

The way nl handles the ball is incredible

[williamkimari]

that goose-step killed many a lone defender 😎

[primebenni]

Israel dagg is my favourite all time favourite full back him and israel folau

[joedennehy]

And what a time to do it. 2011 RWC. Semi final

[crazymalc]

As an ardent All Blacks fan, I still don't know why they didn't look at this in ultra slow replay to see if a foot was in touch

[PMK]

2000 All Blacks v Wallabies in Sydney, can't beat those first 6 minutes.

[brionhausgeld]

#15 is the Larry Bird of Rugby. He knows precisely where his teammate is.