New Zealand v Australia: All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup with dominant display
BBC Sport reports on the thrilling rugby match between New Zealand and Australia.
New Zealand (17) 50
- Tries: Lakai, Vaai, Roigard, Taylor, Carter, Moorby, Jordan
- Cons: McKenzie (6)
- Pens: McKenzie
Australia (14) 19
- Tries: Wright, Wilson, Nasser
- Cons: Lonergan (2)
New Zealand successfully defended the Bledisloe Cup for a record 23rd straight year, defeating Australia 50-19 at Eden Park. The All Blacks extended their unbeaten streak in Auckland to 54 Tests with a dominant second-half performance.
Australia, despite their six-game unbeaten run prior to the match, struggled against the hosts' powerful display. New Zealand, having lost three matches to South Africa this summer, bounced back strongly, leading 17-14 at half-time before scoring five unanswered tries in the second half.
The first Test of the two-match series took place in Auckland, with the second scheduled for Sydney on October 17.
Key Moments:
- New Zealand hasn't lost at Eden Park since 1994.
- The All Blacks extend their unbeaten run in Auckland to 54 Tests.
- Australia's six-game unbeaten streak comes to an end.
- Dominant second-half performance from the hosts seals victory.