The All Blacks have secured a 2-0 series win in the Bledisloe Cup with a 28-14 victory over the Wallabies at a wet Optus Stadium.
A near capacity crowd packed in to watch the two teams slog it out for 80 minutes, with the hosts unable to get the fairytale result for retiring prop James Slipper.
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The hosts had control of the first half but two tries to player of the match Quinn Tupaea before the break proved pivotal as they held onto the lead for the victory.
A pair of yellow cards against the Wallabies hurt the hosts, as their set-piece struggled in the wet conditions.
It marks the All Blacks’ 11th consecutive win against their Australian counterparts, the longest streak in the rivalry.
On top of this, it keeps their Rugby Championship hopes alive, as they need the Springboks to lose to Argentina later on Saturday (local time).
The All Blacks started fast as Leroy Carter continued his brilliant beginning to his Test career after diving over from short.
The Wallabies thought they had their answer when Allan Alaalatoa dived over after some great hands set up the space. However, a dangerous clear-out from Tom Hooper rubbed seven points off the board and saw the flanker heading for ten.
This was compounded by the early loss of Will Skelton, lasting 14 minutes before his night ended early due to a HIA.
Tane Edmed’s boot kept the Wallabies in the contest as the Waratahs' fly-half was perfect early, as his counterpart Damian McKenzie struggled.
They wound down the time with Hooper off the field and found themselves in front after ticking over the scoreboard.
With all the territory and possession, a fluke falcon off Jordie Barrett kicked the All Blacks into life.
The ricochet landed at the feet of Quinn Tupaea, who soccered it through for the try and the lead.
A second Tupaea try right before half-time gave the All Blacks a 17-9 advantage heading into the sheds.
The Wallabies hunted for their famous comeback energy but once again proved their worst enemy.
Len Ikitau was sent to the bin for a high shot, and while this failed to halt their attack, a misfiring lineout cost them crucially at the wrong moment.
The rain saw the match turn into a dog fight as the Kiwis and Aussies traded missed opportunities in the wet conditions.
Ikitau finally found the line for the hosts, giving them hope as the margin was reduced to six points.
In the end, ill-discipline hurt them once again as McKenzie’s penalty with ten minutes to go extended the lead past a converted try.
They spent the final ten minutes camped inside the Wallabies' half, setting up replacement prop George Bower to cross for his first try in professional Rugby.
The Wallabies will turn their focus to the end-of-season tour, which begins against Japan on October 25.
All Blacks 28 (Tries: Tupaea 2, Carter, Bower; Cons: McKenzie; Pens: McKenzie 3) def Wallabies 14 (Tries: Ikitau; Pens: Edmed 3)
