All Blacks rout Wallabies 36-7 in second Bledisloe Cup test
New Zealand won the second Bledisloe Cup test heavily, with fullback Beauden Barrett scoring twice to extend their winning streak against Australia.
The All Blacks overpowered the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney, winning 36-7 in the first half alone. Beauden Barrett scored twice for New Zealand, intercepting an offload and stepping past Tom Wright to run in tries.
Josh Moorby and Peter Lakai also scored as the All Blacks made 24 tackle breaks to just one by Australia. The Wallabies got a try through Jeremy Williams late in the first half, but it was no match for the pace and precision of the visitors.
- 36-7
- Final score
- 5 tries
- All Blacks tries
- 24 to 1
- Tackle breaks
- Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Venue
Why it mattersThe All Blacks' dominance suggests the rivalry remains heavily tilted toward New Zealand, despite Australia's recent win over South Africa.
AustraliaThe Wallabies' heavy loss raises questions about their form heading into next year's Rugby World Cup, where they face tougher competition.
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