Overview
- New Zealand beat Australia 33-24 at Eden Park to lock up the Bledisloe Cup for another year.
- Jeff Wilson said he was underwhelmed by the performance, and Mils Muliaina warned the All Blacks are not controlling games for long enough stretches.
- Stephen Donald highlighted progress under the high ball and positive impact from the bench as encouraging signs.
- Stand-in captain Ardie Savea said the team would celebrate briefly then hold a hard review and push for back-to-back wins with accountability.
- Rugby Championship hopes now hinge on a stronger showing in Perth and help from Argentina against South Africa at Twickenham, with the Springboks coming off a 67-30 win over the Pumas in Durban.