The All Blacks have scored a narrow 31-28 win over Australia to retain the Bledisloe Cup for another year. The All Blacks started fast and held a 28-14 lead at halftime, but Australia hit back in the second half helped with the sinbinning of two All Blacks.
New Zealand: 31
Tries: Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Caleb Clarke, Ardie Savea, Conversions: Damian McKenzie 4, Penalty: McKenzie
Australia: 28
Tries: Fraser McReight, Matt Faessler, Hunter Paisami, Tom Wright, Conversions: Noah Lolesio 4
All Blacks coash Scott Robertson has named his side to face Australia in their Rugby Championship match at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Saturday at 5.45pm NZT
Their are four changes to the starting side from the latest loss to South Africa, and two in the reserves. Prop Ethan De Groot returns from a neck injury, while in the backs Beauden Barrett will start at fullback, and Will Jordan and Caleb Clarke on the wings
All Blacks:
Beauden Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Damian McKenzie, Cortez Ratima, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane, Wallace Sititi, Tupou Vaa’i, Scott Barrett (capt), Tyrel Lomax, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot.
Reserves:
Asafo Aumua, Tamaiti Williams, Pasilio Tosi, Sam Darry, Luke Jacobson, TJ Perenara, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sevu Reece.
