Jordie Barrett grabbed a try after the siren as the All Blacks edged Australia 39-37 in a Melbourne classic to win the Bledisloe Cup for a 20th year in succession and move a step closer to back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns.
In a controversial finish at Marvel Stadium, French referee Mathieu Raynal took the ball off Australia scrum-half Nic White for time-wasting as he was poised to kick the ball clear from defence with Australia holding a three-point lead. Gifted possession, the All Blacks spread the ball wide to Barrett who crossed in the left corner to secure the trans-Tasman Bledisloe Cup that the All Blacks have held since 2003 with a match to spare.
In a clash featuring four yellow cards - three given to the hosts All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho grabbed a try at the start of both halves, while fly-half Richie Mo’unga and Will Jordan also crossed in a three-minute burst after the break.
The Wallabies rallied bravely with a late brace of tries by winger Andrew Kellaway and Pete Samu nearly brought the roof down with a stunning try assisted by Marika Koroibete in the 73rd minute before White pushed the Wallabies ahead with a long-range penalty before the late drama.
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