New Zealand
40
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 |
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.
Game Information
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
JackCrash
Roar Rookie
Same as they do in a game ; )
jeznez
Roar Guru
A couple of decent tackles by Foley? That must have been the only two he made from 7 attempts. He's down for two completed and five missed on the ESPN stats.
Andy J
Roar Rookie
Since you’re talking evidence here’s some food for thought. Head contact is not required for a head injury just acceleration or deceleration of the skull. 85% of head injuries occur to the tackler. Cracking down on a soft arm above the shoulder is not going to change anything.
Paulo
Roar Rookie
I think it’s safe to say accidental in that he didn’t try to Headbutt him or tackle him with his face. But that hasn’t really come into these decisions in the past so doesn’t matter too much.
Pinetree
Roar Rookie
Great spotting, JD. Papalii responded brilliantly from poor defence, to outstanding defence! Shows good reflection on performance and the work put in to get it right. Consistency will be key for Dalton now. We needed that defensive effort without Cane. Cane has had some harsh criticism, as many don't observe the half of the game that is defending, which Cane consistently excels and delivers, not just in a high tackle count, but dominant tackles that hinders attack momentum, which is an important distinction that applies to the 13 position too... Great to see DP fill that role in Cane's absence, but I hope some don't forget the consistency Cane brings defensively to every game, as defence in the backrow has been a problem outside Cane. Great to see a consistent selection and performance at 10 with Mo'unga too!
Jokerman
Roar Guru
They are still 9th (were 8 a week ago) and will be still 9th on Monday. 6-9 are all pretty close so could change fairly quickly.
Bert Expert
Roar Rookie
Totally, loosing Foketi (and the crazy reffing) was the pivotal moments (s)
Bert Expert
Roar Rookie
What with the “hinging” penalties against Bell? That’s a new interpretation (in favour of of the Abs FFS), usually if a prop over extends he’s penalised. Shits me to tears.
Bert Expert
Roar Rookie
I can still remember the guy diving after going up for a ball last year, staying down to milk a penalty. And then jumping with his knee out to clock Marika. Nah the guys a grub of the highest order.
Faith
Roar Rookie
It almost feels like they are watching a different channel
Klutz
Roar Rookie
Reece has got to be cited. If nothing is ever done about the situation that exists at the moment, it will continue. Reece would not get away with that one and the ref, assistants and TMO would be faced with the fact that they were wrong. Has the coach no responsibility towards the safety of his players?
Klutz
Roar Rookie
Half the pack are standing behind the ruck until the ABs get their momentum going, then they rush in but it's too late once the momentum is there.
Klutz
Roar Rookie
And Jordie's head wound, that was a head-on-head by him. But I suppose he was bleeding so it's okay. But it's not!
charels
Agree 100% about player safety. If I can interpret the language coming from Rennie and the scripted players, the coach is looking for skilled players with, consistency of high performance, but above all a degree if mongrel. But too often they're either out-mongrelled and / or out-muscled by SH sides, OR they go over the top and lose discipline. The individual teams' total penalty counts up to R3 of TRC was telling - WBs way ahead. They're all guilty of it, not just Swain. Naybe the better teams are forcing errors and penalties by out-playing individual WBs, and cards are only the surface of thr problem.
charels
I like the Boomerang.
charels
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charels
Refs, teams and players all need to act on the precautionary principle regarding head knocks - including single-player head impact on the ground, btw. The research emerging around cumulative head knocks, dementia and CTE is hard to ignore. The whole game needs to adapt quickly to this medical news or face massive lawsuits for failure to exercise duty of care. imho, of course
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Atlas
Roar Rookie
The Wallabies remain ranked ninth; losing away has less impact than at home, and Japan (10th) is too far behind (80.72 v 77.74) to move to ninth. . Trivia: World Rugby Rankings – if France had played Japan three times (as other touring nations did) instead of two on their mid-year tour and won 15+ they’d be ranked first 90.13, ahead of Ireland 90.03. But they didn’t.
charels
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