Beka Tsiklauri scored Georgia's only try against the All Blacks. Photo / AP
For two-thirds of the match, Georgia took the All Blacks to a place few thought they were capable of.
Their up-and-in defence and spot tackling was often terrific, their heart the same. The final scoreline was a touch unfair on them.
The out-of-sync All Blacks will have bruises ... and mental scars. The Georgian effort would rate a solid eight out of 10.
Couldn't last the distance this time but the strongman's presence was evident. Another strange man-of-the-match winner, based on reputation and sentiment no doubt, but he produced a memorable smile and reaction of surprise when it was announced.
He'll never forget his kick-and-grab try, and nor will we. Even celebrated before the tryline. Defensively ... well, it wasn't quite the same.
The veteran centre led a magnificent defensive effort for much of the game, with a fair few comrades backing him up.
The lock, who moved to No 8, was prominent and combative. Hit Conrad Smith with a beauty, although then got bumped off by Jerome Kaino.
Landed a long goal but his spot tackle on the usually-elusive Ben Smith sticks most firmly in the memory and typified Georgia's courage.
The replacement hooker made two poor lineout throws when his fellow forwards were ready to rumble.
The 37-year-old added a second straight victory over his English rival.