■ By SAM JACKSON

Classy finish: George Bridge scores for the All Blacks

THE All Blacks demolished Tonga in their final World Cup rehearsal, choosing to play the last 15 minutes a man down.
Centre Ryan Crotty was taken off immediately after he scored his second try in the 65th minute at Waikato Stadium despite the All Blacks having used all of their replacements.
The decision was to ensure Crotty was not overworked after two months out with a broken thumb and also to put the All Blacks under pressure and see how they responded. Coach Steve Hansen said:
“We ran out of reserve...