All Blacks survive thrilling Wallabies comeback to cling on to Bledisloe Cup
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Will Jordan, back at fullback after Beauden Barrett was a late withdrawal, cut through a huge gap in the heart of the home defence to score New Zealand’s first try inside two minutes. open image in gallery Caleb Clarke scored New Zealand’s third try Despite making a raft of basic errors, Australia managed to get on the board in the 18th minute through Fraser McReight after a lineout turnover and the openside flanker followed that shortly afterwards with a 50-22. open image in gallery Australia produced a stirring second half comeback Anton Lienert-Brown was shown a yellow card for an infringement in the lead up to the try and Clarke followed him to the sin bin six minutes later to leave the All Blacks two men down. open image in gallery James Slipper became the most capped Wallaby of all time A 21st Rugby Championship title is beyond the All Blacks after a home loss to Argentina and two away to South Africa, but they will look to finish the tournament with a 3-3 record when they face the Wallabies again in Wellington next week.