All Blacks vs Wallabies ends 50-19, All Blacks secure Bledisloe Cup
The All Blacks defeated the Wallabies 50-19 at Eden Park to retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive season.
The All Blacks beat the Wallabies 50-19 in the first Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park, locking away rugby's oldest rivalry trophy for another year. New Zealand's unbeaten 53-match run at the ground extends even further, with their last loss there on July 3, 1994 against France.
The Wallabies have not won at Eden Park since 1986. The All Blacks fielded an altered side after injuries to key players, with Damian McKenzie moving to first five-eighths and Beauden Barrett to fullback.
Several forward changes included Scott Barrett's return and a new loose forward trio. Australia's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii kept his wing spot while centre Len Ikitau returned from injury.
The All Blacks' winning streak against Australia now stands at 11 consecutive tests.
- 50-19
- Final score
- 24 consecutive seasons
- Bledisloe Cup streak
- 53 matches
- Eden Park unbeaten run
- 11 wins against Australia
- All Blacks test streak
Why it mattersAustralia's rugby dominance struggles against New Zealand, and another loss dims hopes of reclaiming the Bledisloe Cup this decade.
AustraliaThe Wallabies' loss extends a painful drought in trans-Tasman rugby, leaving Australian fans frustrated after generations of competition.
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