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All Blacks power past Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup

New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year as they power past Australia to extend their remarkable unbeaten run at Eden Park.

All Blacks power past Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup

New Zealand's All Blacks secured their 23rd consecutive victory to retain the Bledisloe Cup by overpowering Australia in a thrilling match at Eden Park. The unbeaten streak at the venue, stretching back to 1994, saw the All Blacks dominate the second half, scoring five tries and earning 15 points from fly-half Damian McKenzie. The Wallabies, meanwhile, managed just one try, as they fell to their first defeat since head coach Les Kiss took over in July.

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