Two yellow cards for the men in yellow has hampered their progress. It could equally be a lot worse for the Wallabies but they could have scored a few themselves. You’d be right, sort of, but not entirely. If you’re just tuning in you’d assume that it’s been one way traffic. I’ll stick around until Angus’ match report comes in though I don’t expect as much engagement as last week (prove me wrong, I’d love to hear from you).Īs always, it’s been a pleasure (even if that wasn’t the most thrilling of games).Ģ4 Sept 2022 09.04 BST HALF TIME: New Zealand 17-0 Australia It’s hard enough beating the All Blacks in Eden park with your full quota but it’s near impossible a man down for 25% of the contest. They were once again loose at the breakdown and coughed up two costly yellow cards, their seventh and eighth of the competition. Jordie Barrett at 12 looks like a long term answer in the midfield and Savea back in the fold was impressive as well.įor the Wallabies, they couldn’t replicate their heroics last week. Whitelock was responsible for a lot of that as was Jordan who scored the opening try after turning on the after burners. This team might lack the consistency of earlier iterations but they are just as mighty when they get on the front foot. They conceded less than half as many turnovers and made 92% of their tackles, compared to the 81% from Australia. They beat 29 defenders to Australia’s 11. They had more of the ball and spent more time in Australia’s territory. That means the Springboks have to beat the Pumas by at least 40 in Durban to lift the Rugby Championship.

New Zealand have one hand on the trophy after winning this one by 26 points.

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