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New Zealand
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Match Complete
Australia
14
| 82 |  | R. Hodge | ||
| 81 |  | J. Petaia | ||
| R. Mo'unga |  | 76 | ||
| S. Taukei'aho | | 64 | ||
| 59 | | B. Foley | ||
| 58 | | F. Fainga'a | ||
| C. Taylor | | 53 | ||
| R. Mo'unga | | 46 | ||
| R. Mo'unga | | 42 | ||
| S. Whitelock | | 42 | ||
| 26 | |||
| R. Mo'unga | | 24 | ||
| W. Jordan | | 22 | ||
| R. Mo'unga | | 20 |
| 5 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 3 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The Wallabies are out for revenge against the All Blacks as they head to Auckland for Game 2 of the Bledisloe Cup, even though the trophy is already out of reach. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5:05pm AEST.
After the most controversial of finishes the last time these two sides went to battle, the Wallabies will be out for revenge and a bonus point, to give themselves a chance of securing the championship trophy.
With the winner of this match likely to move to the top of the ladder temporarily, leaving South Africa requiring a win in the wee hours of tomorrow morning against Argentina, the stakes are high. Despite the home side’s long winning streak against the Wallabies at Eden Park that stretches as far back as 1986, and the fact that they have not lost a single Test at the venue in 28 years, the Aussies will be confident heading across the ditch.
Recent All Black form has seen many cracks appear, and the final twenty minutes in Melbourne showed just how gettable the Kiwis are. The Australians pushed them to the brink, had the game in hand and will forever curse the decision of a French referee that snatched away what seemed a certain victory with almost no time remaining on the clock.
Rob Valetini and Pete Samu will once again be critical weapons for the visitors, after stunning recent performances that have caught the eyes of astute judges. Harry Wilson makes a return to Test rugby in a back-row reshuffle brought about by the absence of Rob Leota; Cadeyrn Neville is also recalled, and Angus Bell has been added to the bench.
The All Blacks have lost Sam Cane, Scott Barrett, David Havili and Quinn Tupaea for this important fixture. Sam Whitelock will captain the side and Ardie Savea is called back in at number 8.
Codie Taylor has been selected at hooker, while Samisoni Taukei’aho will deputise. Lock Tupou Vaa’i, utility Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Sevu Reece have all been added to the bench.
It will be an Irishman in charge this time out and both sides will be seeking better defensive efforts after nearly 80 points were scored in Melbourne.
Once again, early discipline will be key for the Wallabies, with that area hampering performances throughout the championship. Should the All Blacks take an early lead in front of their home fans, it will be a tall order for the visitors to peg them back.
However, a composed and controlled start from the Wallabies will enable an application of pressure under which the All Blacks have faltered at different times throughout the series.
Prediction
Tipping against the All Blacks at Eden Park is illogical, yet I guess one day the Australians will manage to overcome the curse.
It will not be on this occasion though and despite the many forced changes for the home side, a comfortable win does seem likely.
All Blacks by 17 points.
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Kick-off: 5:05pm (AEST)
Live stream/TV: Channel Nine, Stan Sport
Betting: All Blacks $1.11, Wallabies $6.75 – odds via PlayUp
All Blacks
1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Tyrel Lomax, 4. Brodie Retallick, 5. Sam Whitelock (c), 6. Akira Ioane, 7. Dalton Papalii, 8. Ardie Savea, 9. Aaron Smith, 10. Richie Mo’unga, 11. Caleb Clarke, 12. Jordie Barrett, 13. Rieko Ioane, 14. Will Jordan, 15. Beauden Barrett
Reserves: 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17. Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 18. Nepo Laulala, 19. Tupou Vaa’i, 20. Hoskins Sotutu, 21. Finlay Christie, 22. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 23. Sevu Reece
Wallabies
1. James Slipper (c), 2. Dave Porecki, 3. Allan Alaalatoa, 4. Jed Holloway, 5. Cadeyrn Neville, 6. Rob Leota, 7. Pete Samu, 8. Harry Wilson, 9. Jake Gordon, 10. Bernard Foley, 11. Marika Koroibete, 12. Lalakai Foketi, 13. Len Ikitau, 14. Tom Wright, 15. Andrew Kellaway
Reserves: 16. Folau Fainga’a, 17. Angus Bell, 18. Pone Fa’amausili, 19. Nick Frost, 20. Fraser McReight, 21. Nic White, 22. Reece Hodge, 23. Jordan Petaia
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