Wallabies v All Blacks: Five Takeaways as Australia Avoid an ‘Annihilation’ After Scott Robertson’s Charges ‘Fall Off the Pace’ in Bledisloe ‘Blockbuster’
The Bledisloe Cup showdown between the Wallabies and All Blacks delivered high drama in Sydney, as New Zealand narrowly secured a 31-28 win over their trans-Tasman rivals. Despite a commanding start, the All Blacks nearly let the game slip, offering fans a nail-biting finish. Here’s a breakdown of the game’s major talking points.
The All Blacks looked unstoppable in the opening 15 minutes, racing to a 21-0 lead and threatening to turn the game into a massacre. Will Jordan struck first with a breathtaking try, followed quickly by Rieko Ioane and Caleb Clarke, as the Wallabies’ defense fell apart. It seemed like New Zealand would dominate from start to finish, leaving many wondering if this would be another painful chapter in Australia’s Bledisloe history.

Despite the early setbacks, the Wallabies refused to crumble.
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