The All Blacks' 31-28 victory over the Wallabies in the latest Bledisloe Cup match was a tale of two halves. New Zealand, known for its ruthlessness, stormed out of the gates with three quick tries within the first 15 minutes, leaving Australia reeling. Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, and Caleb Clarke were unstoppable, showcasing the kind of offensive power the All Blacks are famous for. At this point, fans anticipated a complete blowout, as Australia struggled to get their footing.
From the start, it looked like New Zealand was set for an easy day. Jordan's blistering pace set the tone, and the subsequent tries from Ioane and Clarke made it seem like the Wallabies were completely outmatched. By the 15th minute, the All Blacks had a commanding 21-point lead. With the Wallabies' defense seemingly in shambles, it looked like another record-breaking scoreline was on the horizon.

However, Australia wasn't ready to go down without a fight. Fraser McReight’s stunning try helped get the Wallabies on the scoreboard, showing glimpses of the team’s attacking potential.
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