New Zealand overcame a slow start and produced a more clinical finish than in recent matches to beat Australia 33-13 and sweep the two-test Bledisloe Cup series. When winger Caleb Clarke scored his second and the All Blacks’ fifth try in the 64th minute it was the first time in six tests New Zealand has scored points in the last quarter.
Australia ’s Nick Frost, right, and New Zealand ’s Caleb Clarke collide as they compete for the ball during their Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Wellington, New Zealand , Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. New Zealand ’s Sevu Reece runs past Australia ’s Len Ikitau to score a try during their Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Wellington, New Zealand , Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
“We didn’t start too well but I’m really pleased with how we finished,” All Blacks captain Scott Barrett said. “There was some real grit in defense there in the way we held out the Aussies.” Right winger Sevu Reece scored in the 16th minute, fullback Will Jordan in the 22nd and left winger Caleb Clarke in the 41st after the All Blacks, trailing 13-12, passed up a kickable penalty.
The All Blacks lacked discipline at times and conceded the first six penalties of the match. At the same time, the Wallabies’ ball security was poor at the end of the first half and start of the second and they gave too much ball back to the All Blacks, who were typically dangerous off turnovers. Without possession, Australia began to concede penalties to hand the All Blacks better field position.
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