All Blacks power past Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup
Summary
New Zealand's rugby team, the All Blacks, beat Australia 50-19 to keep the Bledisloe Cup for the 23rd year. The All Blacks played very well, especially in the second half, and have not lost a game at Eden Park in Auckland since 1994.Key Facts
- The All Blacks scored seven tries in the match, with players Lakai, Vaa'i, Roigard, Taylor, Carter, Moorby, and Jordan all scoring.
- Fly-half Damian McKenzie kicked 15 points, including conversions and penalties.
- Australia scored three tries, with Wright, Wilson, and Nasser crossing the line.
- New Zealand led at halftime with a score of 17-14 and then scored five more tries after the break.
- This win stopped the All Blacks’ recent three-game losing streak following a series loss to South Africa.
- It was Australia’s first loss since their new coach Les Kiss took over in July, ending a six-game winning run.
- Australia has not won at Eden Park since 1986.
- The second match of the two-game series will be held in Sydney on 17 October.
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