All Blacks vs Wallabies

2022 - 9 - 24

Post cover — Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

Ryan out loud: New coach lifts lid on All Blacks changes (New Zealand Herald)

The straight-talking Ryan lifts the lid on friction within the revamped coaching team.

You've got to have the balance, and you've got to hold everyone accountable. The jersey demands a lot out of you and it's pretty relentless – she's high octane around the expectations that we've got on the team. "We've peeled it back – there was probably a little bit of confusion – but we've still got work to do. Ireland, South Africa, Argentina and Australia all enjoyed varying degrees of success there against the All Blacks. "We've made some good shifts in the lineout, maul defence and attack because we needed to. "I look at when All Blacks forward packs were their absolute best – they had accountability, honesty and people who set others up to succeed. "The honesty and feedback we're getting, and the growth in the areas we need to, has definitely improved. "I'm still having challenging conversations with Brodie Retallick this week around the need to be better in this area. The maul operated effectively - other than the last attempt where the pack lost their feet to be penalised at a defining moment. He coaches with his heart on his sleeve and backs his technical nous that helped the Crusaders to six titles to nail the important details. Consistently the only thing we have been doing for a while was being inconsistent," Ryan says as the All Blacks prepare for the rematch with the Wallabies at Eden Park on Saturday. After watching the All Blacks pack get beaten and bullied, he stated their reputation had been dented.

Bledisloe II: All you need to know ahead of All Blacks v Wallabies at ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Jordie Barrett gets the nod over Roger Tuivasa-Sheck at No 12 to face the Wallabies at Eden Park. Buckle up for round two, this could be a humdinger.

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'They've got that wrong': Controversy as Wallabies baffled by ref drama (Fox Sports)

Needing a fast start to have any hope of mounting a second-half comeback, the All Blacks found a hand of god from Sam Whitelock. Or did they?

The Wallabies, commentators and a lot of the public were left confused when the All Blacks were awarded an early try in the second half to interim captain Sam Whitelock. Replays seemed to have indicated replacement Wallabies prop Angus Bell managed to steal away the ball on the ground. Needing a fast start to have any hope of mounting a second-half comeback, the All Blacks found a hand of god from Sam Whitelock.

Wallabies suffer 40-14 Bledisloe Cup humiliation by All Blacks at ... (The Guardian)

With the Bledisloe Cup already in the bag, New Zealand were up 32-0 with 20 minutes to play in Auckland.

A totally dominant first 30 minutes featuring Will Jordan’s fourth try in as many matches against Australia, along with a penalty try, two yellow cards and a host of other created but missed opportunities pretty much summed up the state of both teams. For the All Blacks, while not removing the stains of the historic losses to Ireland and Argentina, the win at least allows the Ian Foster’s side to level up their home record for the year to 50%. While a try in the final moment by Jordan Petaia helped spare the Wallabies the possibility of a record defeat at the Auckland ground, it was scant consolation for another ill-disciplined performance which reflected a side sorely lacking in composure and leadership.

Live updates: All Blacks beat Wallabies 40-14 (RNZ)