Wallabies aim to bounce back after heavy defeat to New Zealand

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 06:54 · Archive

The Wallabies lost 50-19 to New Zealand on Saturday and face a rematch in Sydney this weekend.

The All Blacks extended their winning streak against the Wallabies to 12 consecutive victories with a 50-19 victory at Eden Park on Saturday, securing the Bledisloe Cup for at least another year. The Wallabies arrived in New Zealand on a six-game unbeaten run, buoyed by a recent win over world champions South Africa, but were unable to maintain that form.

The Wallabies were competitive in the first half and into the second half, trailing 17-14 early in the second half with the match still in reach. However, the All Blacks then scored 26 consecutive points to put the contest beyond doubt. Fullback Tom Wright acknowledged the scale of the collapse, saying the team came together on Sunday morning to review the performance.

Wright said the group 'faced the music' and held small conversations before a thorough review on Monday. He reflected on the match, noting that at 17-14 the Wallabies had chances to win but 'squabbled a couple of chances'. Wright described rugby as 'a moment by moment game' and said the focus needed to be on 'the nuts and bolts of the little moments'. A rematch between the teams is scheduled for Saturday in Sydney, offering the Wallabies an immediate opportunity to atone for the heavy defeat.

How it is being reported

• The guns were loaded: Wallabies digest what went wrongThe Wallabies haven't beaten New Zealand since 2020, but star fullback Tom Wright feels that could change in Saturday's blockbuster clash in Sydney.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 06:40
• The guns were loaded: Wallabies digest what went wrongThe Wallabies haven't beaten New Zealand since 2020, but star fullback Tom Wright feels that could change in Saturday's blockbuster clash in Sydney.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 06:40

In this story: Wallabies · New Zealand · All Blacks · Tom Wright · South Africa · Eden Park · Sydney · Bledisloe Cup

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