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.
