Wallabies seek to end 12-match losing streak against All Blacks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 05:32 · Archive

Australia faces New Zealand in the Bledisloe Cup on Saturday, seeking to end a six-year losing streak.

Australia faces New Zealand in the Bledisloe Cup on Saturday at Accor Stadium in Sydney, seeking to break a six-year, 12-match losing streak against the All Blacks. The Wallabies last defeated their trans-Tasman rivals in 2020 under the coaching of Dave Rennie, who now mentors the All Blacks.

Captain Harry Wilson said the team feels the pain of the losing run acutely. He has experienced highs including toppling England at Twickenham and defeating the world champion Springboks at altitude for the first time in 62 years, but described the 12 consecutive losses to the All Blacks as tormenting.

Wilson acknowledged that whilst the group has found ways to win against other tough nations, they have not had 'the rub of the green' against New Zealand, saying 'they've been dominating us over the last few years and it's on this group to fix that up'. The Wallabies are attempting to atone from last Saturday's 50-19 drubbing in Auckland, with Wilson expressing excitement at the opportunity to perform in front of the home crowd.

Wallabies seek to end 12-match losing streak against All Blacks — Image: The West Australian

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'It hurts': Wallabies feeling the Bledisloe Cup bluesWinless against New Zealand since the COVID days, the Wallabies are desperate to end a six-year, 12-match losing streak against the All Blacks on Saturday.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 04:55
'It hurts': Wallabies feeling the Bledisloe Cup bluesWinless against New Zealand since the COVID days, the Wallabies are desperate to end a six-year, 12-match losing streak against the All Blacks on Saturday.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 04:55

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