The ever-present Martyn Williams was on hand to play the link as a classic open-side should and he had the vision to ignore the obvious pass to the supporting Filise, who was covered, and pass outside to arch-finisher Halfpenny.

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Murphy, who played with Carolina last season, was the most impressive, beating Corey Webster on a long pass that covered about 50 yards.

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