Milner-Skudder: I'm just glad I caught the ball

Nehe Milner-Skudder dives over for his second try against Namibia. Photo / Brett Phibbs

This morning's man of the match Nehe Milner-Skudder is glad he made up for a mistake in the Rugby World Cup opener after copping some grief from Sonny Bill Williams during the week.

Milner-Skudder was one of the stand-out performers in the All Blacks less than convincing 58-14 win over Namibia after botching a try in the opening win over Argentina.

Williams looked to hand the Hurricanes speedster an easy try in the opener but Milner-Skudder dropped the pass cold.

The All Blacks rookie didn't have any problems with his hands today picking up two tries in the opening half.

"I had a bit of fun out there tonight," he said after the match.

Image 1 of 7: Nehe Milner-Skudder dives over to score the All Blacks' second try. Photo / Brett Phibbs

"I was just happy to catch the ball tonight. Sonny Bill's been giving me stick all week and he's been giving me a few passes after training.

Milner-Skudder led the match with 95 metres gained from 10 carries. Milner-Skudder also had a try assist, three clean breaks and beat eight defenders, according to Opta Stats.

Fellow All Blacks winger Julian Savea also had a double and wasn't far behind with 87 metres gained.

"There were a few positives to take out of it but you've got to give credit to Namibia," Milner-Skudder said.

They really fronted and put us under the pump in stages of that game. Hats off to them, they played really well tonight."