The All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe cup for 2017, beating Australia in pulsating game 35-29.
A last gasp try through first-five Beauden Barrett with two minutes remaining to defeat Australia..
Tries to Israel Folau, Michael Hooper and Bernard Foley – the first of which after just 26 seconds – handed the Wallabies a shock 17-0 lead after 15 minutes.
Yet the All Blacks slowly clawed their way back against a ferocious Australian defence, pushing in front through Barrett with 20 minutes remaining before a see-sawing final quarter was decided by the No.10 with two minutes left.
Despite the victory and retained Cup, coach Steve Hansen will be more than a touch disappointed with his troops, who put up a careless performance.
The All Blacks turned over the ball 17 times on a dry track in Dunedin – 10 in the first half alone – while the Wallabies defended with desperation and put up the sort of fight most believed was beyond them after last week’s first-Test loss.
The two sides will play out a third dead-rubber Test in Brisbane in October.
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yay go all backs
Woohoo im so happy go all balcks
the all blacks are the best good job
Yay go he all blacks
went to the game loved it
It like all black was about to take over the world rugby of 2017
Disappointing game by All Blacks, An Interception 16 Seconds into the game that led to a try. But hey, What a comeback!
Really fun
Good jod