Fifty-point All Blacks overwhelm Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup
Les Kiss suffered his first defeat as Australia head coach as the Wallabies succumbed to a dominant physical second half from the All Blacks, who scored 26 unanswered points after half-time to retain the Bledisloe Cup.
The New Zealand All Blacks dominated Australia 50-19 in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup match, maintaining their record of retaining the trophy since 2002. Wallabies head coach Les Kiss suffered his first defeat as he led the team to a 12-game losing streak to the All Blacks. New Zealand's second half was particularly strong, with 26 unanswered points.
All Blacks scrum-half Cam Roigard scored a crucial try in the 48th minute, followed by a close-range score by Codie Taylor. The All Blacks also had assists from Dave Rennie's side, with Damian McKenzie's performance and Leroy Carter's injury-defying touchdown. Despite Australia's initial lead and a consolation try late in the game, the All Blacks secured their 26th Bledisloe Cup.
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