Wallabies v All Blacks Game 1 Review - Rugby Championship 2024

Australia vs New Zealand Reaction - Bledisloe Cup 2024 Game 1: Key Events, Stats and Opinions
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[@marshallbravestar031]

3 points in the 2nd half should be a growing concern for ABs....

[@KernowekTim]

If they really get their act together, they oughta smash that record that down to a very enviable Zero. C'mon the mighty All Blacks!

[@ethancoster1324]

NZ tried their hardest to lose this one. Kudos to Australia I really wanted them to pinch it. There's some sort of mental block going on for the ABs in the last 20.

[@daviddempster8717]

Well done Aussies. Good for rugby everywhere 🇿🇦

[@joshhowe3477]

Its not a rugby video if there isn't that random south African fan who has to insert south africa somehow in a video that has nothing to do with south africa 😂

[@annJord123]

​@@joshhowe3477are you even a rugby fan? Or do you only watch games you're team is part of?😂😂

[@daviddempster8717]

@@joshhowe3477100% soy comment there Josh🇿🇦

[@tonyalways7174]

It’s amazing to see the ABs maintaining a flawless record of not scoring a point after 60 minutes. WTF. Time for a new captain I think because Scooter doesn’t seem able to galvanise the team when things start slipping.

[@poerava]

Scott Barrett is the most overrated player in the all blacks Ardie needs to be given captainship. ASAP

[@JimmyKip]

@@poerava To be fair, Ardie wasn't a completely convincing captain either.

[@craighall5551]

To many captains out there

[@craighall5551]

@@poeravacrap

[@poerava]

@@craighall5551 Single word comments for single digit IQ commenters

[@deimonnikora]

The wallabies deserve all the plaudits because they stayed the course, so much respect for them!

[@maruwaanmoses]

All Blacks game management in the second half continues to be a problem. Also they left at least 4 tries on the park 😳 But credit to Australia for coming back so strongly 👏

[@AntoniusMalan]

The ABs look like an unfit team. Its as if they can't play the full 80. But oddly enough. It's not their fitness. It's more like their passion and desire to play steadily declines as the game progresses. It's a very strange spectacle. Never seen an ABs side look like this. It's weird

[@robritchie4298]

That’s what it’s like to be an Aussie supporter. Great 20 minute team

[@benrobinson375]

Yeah it's bizarre. I remember back in the Henry and Hansen days the AB's would always step up a gear in the second half of the game, but now it's the opposite.

[@Zacaryquack]

​@@benrobinson375I remember always saying to people still another half to go yet when playing Aussie and sa as we would go into half time losing at times but win the game with a dominant second half

[@deathzone5893]

@@Zacaryquack I would much rather have a horrible first half than 2nd half. I enjoyed the comeback wins in the past being far behind and winning it on the 2nd half which was exciting to see but defiantly more worse and frustrating watching us giving away a handy lead after the 1st half and almost losing or actually losing it in the 2nd half its almost no point watching the 2nd half knowing All Blacks are not gonna score many points but really ya gotta play the full 80 minutes All Blacks usually used to always start off well and get better as each minute went by I really miss those days and All Blacks were always the most dominate side in the final 20 minutes and always had the strongest bench in the world to finish the game off well but unfortunately it is the complete opposite now.

[@Zacaryquack]

@@deathzone5893 for real I felt more pride watching the Aussies give it a crack than I did watching the abs in this game

[@alexlemon27]

Australia should fire their defence coach. Absolutely shocking defence in that first half

[@martinjacobsz7779]

Perhaps Time to call Felix

[@KernowekTim]

NZ should fire their backs coach. Apalling display after twenty minutes.

[@HermanFourie-q4c]

Also their Lineout coach

[@tcr4507]

And the all blacks defence coach. Team couldn’t make a tackle after 50 minutes.

[@_peepyopee]

Couldn't believe what I was watching. Some of the worst defence I've ever seen, topped with repeated turnovers giving the ABs the ball back

[@hughstark4882]

As an Wallabies supporter, we weren’t great all game but this feels like a good step. I am cautious tho since we said similar things after the first Argentina game and then look what happened in the second

[@deimonnikora]

As an all black supporter you guys are making progress, for sure

[@dussilver5712]

There were alot of stupid mistakes and brain fades on the part of the wallabies but there is hints of something good starting to form. I'm really optimistic now about this wallabies side. NZ need use their bench, I mean seriously!?! No matter how good you are a player running on 60% no matter how good, cannot out perform an average player but 100% ready to go.

[@Goggawie]

Hell of a come back Wallabies. ABs absent in 2nd half 🇿🇦

[@benrobinson375]

One of the big concerns with the Wallabies was their defence and losing ball. But once they had had more possession, they were quite decent on the attack. If they played as well as they did in the first 30 minutes as the last 30 minutes, they might have won the game.

[@DiannaShamley]

What a second half

[@martinwessels1199]

I'm a Bok supporter and I have to say till this day I remember so many games where the ABs will score a lot tries and do amazing comebacks in the last 20 min of the game. I will still never write the ABs off and I do believe you guys will get that back sooner or later

[@ad2040]

The Boks are that team you never write off now. Long may it continue.

[@archvermin]

I was there at the game, I'm glad we won, but it's frustrating to see us seemingly unable to improve our 2nd half performance despite being schooled by the Springboks twice in a row. In that first quarter we looked untouchable, but just can't seem to hold the form

[@erwerwewerwer4575]

This really felt like the Rugby Union version of "The Spoon-Bowl". Shocking defence all round.

[@AshwinBotha-e8c]

This is what I want for a rugby match ❤❤❤

[@phil.5030]

Shit defence, rugby is meant to be chess not checkers. Maybe league is your game

[@jaydencorley3512]

As a wallaby fan i should be pleased with the result because i thought we were in for an absolute thumping, but it was such a bazaar match. im not sure if we should of won or if we should of got battered. I dont know if im more surprised by the wallabies making a comeback or New zealand just dropping out of the game. Both teams gave away so many opportunities. The all blacks should of put us away within the first half but also the wallabies should won in the second half with all that momentum and confidence vs a 13 man side. Ive gotta say when we had the all backs all their heels, we gave away too many opportunities with the unaccurate offloads and pop passes. Fraser mcright is an absolute gun and Harry Wilson had a great game with his hit ups and valentini. Lolesio keeps making me nervous as our 10, hopefully he'll grow into a top tier 10 for the wallabies.

[@AE-ix2iz]

I’m a neutral. 4 tries under half an hour was enough for me to turn it off. Hats off to Australia for fighting back

[@Forcez89]

Northern hemisphere fan not liking running rugby I take it?

[@robritchie4298]

I almost turned it off too! Seriously Australia looked so much better with McDermott and BPA, seemed to link well with McWright and Valentini

[@wilfredsmith183]

​@@Forcez89no fun if a game is one sided if ur a neutral

[@CH-yp5by]

@@Forcez89 too good lol

[@SignificantWines]

i turned on at 25 min and almost went back to bed but had already made my coffee...... well done to Aus but not good enough for both teams. Now to see how the Pumas do against Boks tonight.... Go Boks :))

[@TeeJy145]

We will only beat Italy in November,the other 3 we WILL lose!!!

[@readesiun988]

I love your confidence that you will beat Italy

[@sanjivat]

Agree the way things are going

[@ricardoprovan5159]

Did you consider Quesada is ITA Coach?

[@geotruthnz7013]

Glad it was a close entertaining game, good for Rugby in this part of the world up against the finals of the NRL & AFL on in the same city the same weekend and managed to get the biggest crowd out of all 3 events. As long as the All Blacks find there 80min performance by the time they get to the Northern tour i'll be happy.

[@brentwithey4241]

All blacks used to blow all other teams off the park in the last 20mins now 5 tests that wehavent sored in the last 20 . Time to stop blaming just the players as the players are good enough what the hell are the coaches doing. Robertson time to speak to the public and stop saying we not performing like we train as thats bull. Why isnt it happening. A lot of this lies on Robertson and his pack of way way to many coaches. Get rid of a few of the extra coaches and break it into more direct imput from the main coaches. Robertson has a way more dangerous team available to him than we had for the world cup and we look terrible. Time to step up and put up scott. Remember his coaching success came when canterbury was greedy and signed up all the best players and were way stronger than anyone else

[@wouterswanepoel5753]

Fantastic performance by the Wallabies! And I'm still convinced there was no knock-on in the build up to their disallowed try 10 minutes from full time. As far as I'm concerned, the ABs have not improved since their first round loss to Los Pumas, while the Wallabies, based on today's test, have made big strides. Scoring four tries against the ABs, of which two came in the second half, was no mean feat. Bottom line: the Wallabies' performance today is great news for the rugby world in general, but more so for them with the British and Irish Lions visiting those shores next year. Congrats to New Zealand, but a greater congrats to the men in yellow.

[@WORS06]

I think New Zealand's inability to score points in the last 20 mins will cost them dearly, they must really work on that

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man in the abridged TRC last year we averaged like 10... to drop to zero is crazy

[@jamesgill6213]

How did you work that out

[@khankake9576]

As an All Black fan. I'm just happy that they got the win.

[@hamishclark547]

best 60min team though.....yikes

[@scrivenroan]

That was probably the worst performance I've ever seen from Damian Mckenzie. The most frustrating part of that game was that the Wallabies could've won if they were just a bit more accurate and didn't chuck the ball away numerous times.

[@robritchie4298]

Yep, if they were STH Africa they would have won

[@kr1tical41]

Did not see that comeback coming 😬😬

[@sgt.baksteen5291]

To the Aus supporters much better guys, there something there..Also must say ref had a good run as well

[@deeperanddown]

Watching it I was thinking where's the McCaw or Retallick in the AB team? No one seems to be leading, galvanising and generally keeping the team together at the moment.

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

Agreed, towards the end of the game, only person I saw who had that kinda nerve say die and follow me attitude was Wallace, knee pain aside, he kept going and got crucial turnover near our try line.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah leaders need to settle the team when under the pump... didn't seem to be happening

[@brentwithey4241]

Bring bacK Daulton is clearq how much we are missing him. No Sentiment for Caine he needs to go

[@brentwithey4241]

Mark you say that Caine is a tackling machine. We news flash his last 4 yeas he misses all the big tackles when needed he isn't a good man on man tackler. Daulton doesn't miss tackles and has a bloody good all round game. Caine should not ne in the all blacks. Sick of people still rating Caine. Papalii should have been our 7 in world cup final o

[@SSAucamp]

Fozzi is laughing his arse off at the circus that Abs have become...maybe they should leave the haka, start breakdancing before every game....would help with their fitness

[@jacobusjonck2172]

Good review. The Aussie defense in the first half cost them the game in the end. AB's deserved the win but they haven't resolved their issues of not scoring in the last 20 minutes.

[@jormundgandr88]

It wasn't the defence it was the shocking turnovers

[@ethancoster1324]

The defense as well was pretty average in the first half.​@@jormundgandr88

[@Jon-bk2yw]

Cheers for the review Mark, man the all blacks scored some outstanding brilliant trys awesome to watch and really good work by the all black forwards in the lineouts.great to see the wallabies grow and work their way back into the game considering the dire situation Aussie rugby is in.i feel that the NZ media and a lot of fans are too hard on the all blacks.anyways congratulations to the all blacks on retaining the bledisloe cup in Sydney,and congratulations to the wallabies on being competitive too exciting test!

[@Gerrardboss-v2g]

WOW , ABs still scrambling like crazy in last quarter 😮 that was frighteningly close WOW .... more dark days ahead 😢

[@jpr7365]

Yep, Eng, Ire and France already licking their chops.

[@MakingMoneyyy857]

Mcright 50 22. Was the best play all game

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah that was genuinely incredible

[@johnfrench741]

Aus showed some edge and matchup in the collisions.

[@andilentanjana6359]

As a Saffa I really want to stay neutral in such match ups and just enjoy the game against 2 great teams. But then the camera pans to that chatty moustached halfback and I can’t help but oppose the Aussies. In every game of the TRC game this year he’s needed to be talked to by the ref. At some point it must get old for his teammates.

[@wesleyfoley5116]

Wow that's a massive result for Australia

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

I wouldn't go that far. The result is they lost.

[@rooftile883]

​@@chesterdonnelly1212Still a very good result.

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

@@rooftile883 ok if their intention was to lose I guess.

[@dsm577]

what a match!kudos to the Aussies who I thought were dead and buried at 21-0, said to my wife this could be 70-80 to nil. would have been an epic comeback.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Definitely it looked like a big scoreline was on the cards aye!

[@center__mass]

28 points after 26 mins ...then 3 measly points wtf

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah how does that work.....?

[@garethpearce5255]

​@@TwoCentsRugbyit's almost like they're trying to not score points.

[@CH-yp5by]

Crikey! I did not expect to see that score! I was expecting the Wallabies to lose by at least 20 points.

[@KernowekTim]

Well done Wallabies. After a savage mauling by Pumas on their last outing, to only just get pipped at the post by the mighty All Blacks will've done them some good. But it just shows that the All Blacks only need twenty minutes to win these days. And to get it down to such fine margins is huge credit to all involved. Well done Scott Robertson and remaining Coaches.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah quite the turnaround for Joe's boys - especially when it looked like they were in for another flogging at the start

[@barneyboy2008]

wallabies had food poisoning supposedly

[@JackKinross]

Good summary Mark. This AB team has me flummoxed. Razor and SB were measured in the post match but really, they need an 80 minute performance in Wellington, it's game number 9 this season, there's no excuses and they've got to get into that headspace before heading up north.

[@JayP744]

Scores per half in each of Aus test(their score 1st): 1st test, 0-21, 7-12, 2nd test, 9-11, 3-19 3rd test, 7-13, 13-6 4th test, 20-17, 7-50 5th test, 14-28, 14-3 In 6 of the 10 halves they have played, they have either won the half or lost it within a score. They have just lost the other 4 halves by extreme margins

[@izakcelliers7307]

Huh??

[@JayP744]

@@izakcelliers7307 read it again until it makes sense. I am saying in the 5 tests they have played, broken down into 10 halves, they have competed well or won 6 of those 10 halves. They just lost the other 4 halves really badly

[@benrobinson375]

Ever since Scott Robertson has been coach something hasn't been quite right with the AB's. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of positives to take from this team. But there seems to be a trend where they start really strong and then peter out towards the end - every time. It's like they have a good game plan but rattle too easy under pressure and/or get fatigued. I'll take the win though, and props to the Australian team for getting themselves back into the game.

[@simonmaney3438]

Blazing start, then shut off. You simply can't blame a coach for that.

[@icefarrow7959]

@@simonmaney3438 Yes, you can. The head coach is responsible for all aspects of the game, including his coaching team. If the conditioning and mental skills coaches aren't up to par you get rid of them.

[@juicybombay3534]

They were definitely playing like a bunch of Peter's out there

[@benrobinson375]

@@simonmaney3438 it's not JUST the coach. But when you have multiple games where the All Blacks aren't scoring much in the second half there is something wrong with the team as a whole and their direction.

[@jpr7365]

@@benrobinson375 Probably lack of leadership and street smarts from an out of his depth captain who is playing the worst rugby of his career.

[@samkohi8705]

Was relieved you are wearing a black jersey but wow we are in trouble.

[@uSbusiso_]

I believe the Wallabies are better than they think or believe, still touch and go but I have hope

[@Goggawie]

I dont like Wallabies capt

[@oldoddjobs]

Reminds me of that wacky draw against England

[@kristian762]

I must say that "knock on" that disallowed the try was quite harsh

[@raybrown2197]

AB's discipline was horrendous.

[@rossd6809]

The ABs were scroing a point a minute for the first 20 ish minutes. My predictometer was looking at 80-3. The talk is that both teams are __rebuilding__, which seems to produce wild variation during the game.

[@DiannaShamley]

Most teams are rebuilding..

[@lithon01]

I swear "Rebuiliding" is the oldest excuse in rugby

[@deathzone5893]

How long is people gonna keep using the word rebuilding? Could agree Australia might be rebuilding but clearly no progress with the ABs same old game plan and players and the stupid box kicks cost us yet again even in the first half while busting through the Aussie defense thinking they are gonna get somewhere with the stupid kicks only to lead up to a try by Australia. Again another poor 2nd half this time not the last 20 minutes but the whole of the 2nd only 3 points and thats it. If anything they are only getting worse and how long do ya think its gonna take to rebuild like 5 years to see a little bit of progress or something? I was expecting to see at least some progress but currently only going backwards .

[@terance9551]

AB discipline is still an issue! The captain must be under pressure now...

[@deimonnikora]

Nah, that's bulls*t, play 60 minutes of elite football, then see how you perform under duress

[@martinjacobsz7779]

Especially since he is most often the dirty or cynical player

[@martinjacobsz7779]

@@deimonnikoracrap reply. All other teams play the same and don’t get disciplined the same way. Referees are now truly awake to ABs dirty tactics. No aura to protect them anymore

[@brentwithey4241]

Barrett is our 4th best lock maybe 5th best behind Lorde on form. And hue is not a good enough captain to be there when not perqforming​@@deimonnikora

[@Camcolito]

If Australia could take some of their performance from one match with some of it from another and put them together they'd be dangerous.

[@annettekolb3103]

Saffa here. I want to say thanks aus for the 3 points loss and thank you kiwis for away win and not scoring in last 30min of the match. Pocket the money side. Sorry Mark, i dont know what to say about the Abs from 28-14 lead to win by 3 point against the aussies wow there is really problems on both sides. I did hope the ab's would have put 40 or more on the aussies but then they disappointed again. I hope it will be better the last match

[@ethancoster1324]

The bench for the ABs is definitely a drop off the years of Henry and Hansen. It's clearly still developing.

[@rangza2002]

The All Blacks seem to have lost some of their former dominance-the fear they once instilled, both at home and away, now feels like a distant memory. Their ruthless execution has faded, while the rest of the rugby world has focused on strengthening defense and building squad depth. New Zealand always had an abundance of talent, so much so that they could afford to let some walk away. Meanwhile, other nations worked hard to develop their smaller talent pools and evolved. The All Blacks, however, largely stuck to the same game plan, and their identity has remained relatively unchanged. As a result, the competition has dissected, copied, or even surpassed them in certain aspects, from coaching to players, even extending to the fan base. Don't get me wrong-Australia is struggling too. But the once-wide gap between the All Blacks and the rest of the world has narrowed significantly. The reasons may be varied, but the outcome is clear: the All Blacks are no longer invincible.

[@barneyboy2008]

we havve never had an abundance of talent and have never been invincible.

[@bravestarr1797]

If Australia didn't giveaway tries maybe they could've won this one

[@lithon01]

Let's just say I'm more than a little worried for the northern tour

[@jpr7365]

Could be some historic hidings coming against Ire and France unless Razor finds a way to wake these guys up in the 2nd half.

[@willemsteyn7808]

Under Foster NZ only got better after Joe Schmidt joined them. People were calling for Razor to replace Foster before Schmidt joined the coaching team and Schmidt was completely overlooked for the main job. Nz missed a trick by not appointing Joe. They were blinded by Robinsons Super Rugby track record and thought international was super rugby. Joe Schmidt has years of experience as an international head coach. He has to work with poor quality players and has to rebuild a team from scratch and only lost by 3 to them. Scoreboard might say NZ won but all things considered, they were big losers today.

[@barneyboy2008]

still lost though.

[@johncahalane7327]

Sadly up here in Ireland I went back to sleep in the first 25 minutes New Zealand went after every mistake, then Australia does the Leinster Lineout well ,that McCrea 22/22 was messed up .Second half 42 minutes penalty it won the game and the discipline was terrible the yellow cards could have killed them .Yes that TMO decision for that knock on was wrong similar the the James Lowe try in the first test in South Africa TMO should never been involved. Australia do have a chance still remember its Wellington next week...Australia need to know how to to beat 13 and 14 with 15 men ...well done Australia and yes I did lose faith, sorry.

[@jamestaylor4471]

Abs stopped playing... 😂

[@Natedawg38]

What is going on with the all blacks?

[@KernowekTim]

Nothing.

[@goodboydaz0494]

@@Natedawg38 South Africa, Ireland and France have just gotten alot better.

[@TheJoffgraham]

Considering their consistent failure in the final 20 minutes, they seem to have a conditioning problem. They need to consider an ancient New Zealand proverb : "too much weights, not enough speed work"

[@jpr7365]

@@TheJoffgraham Or maybe tell DMac to throw a simple pass for a run in try instead of a stupid back of the hand pass to nobody.

[@johnfrench741]

Easy to understand why the ABs struggled in second half - 13 player’s

[@trevor8892]

Well done Wallabies😊

[@molapotsasanyane9855]

In the last 20min, All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax was absolutely exhausted and struggling during general play, so I wonder if it's fair to expect the "fat guys" to play 80min at test level intensity?

[@charleschurch4901]

All Blacks looked good in the first half because the Wallabies defence was poor. They left big gaps for the AB's to run through. There was too many turn overs. Then the second half the Wallabies came out firing on all cylinders. If they played like that in the first half, the score would be different.

[@corncakes]

This wallabies team is a good one. Wish we had this same side back in Arg last week. Classic 2020 wallabies style - constantly on the edge of having a heart attack. I don't know why but Wallabies VS Allblacks is always a good match up, gives me Reds vs Chiefs vibes.

[@garysmall4544]

Raewyn says, Haha Mr two Cents, you wished for Aussie to be more competitive . Whew, thank goodness the AB's got up. R

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I got my wish! 😅

[@jameswyatt4443]

I’d be really interested to know what it was like in the AB changing room after the game.

[@gezzarandom]

Although it was closer than most thought, the All Blacks should’ve been well out of sight by the 60th minute as they butchered a number of scoring chances.

[@boerbru9721]

All blacks still have old problems and now seem to have new problems to address , either the coach is an issue or the players or both considering these players also underperformed under ian foster but also scott might not be a international coach.

[@SignificantWines]

i got out of bed and tuned in at 25min.... almost went straight back to bed. AB's need to figure the problems out. Aus still not good. Pumas tonight against the Boks could be a really great game. Would be interesting if they manage to beat us.

[@penskyfile5290]

Good on the Wallabies. I was hoping you’d win given the attitude of the ABs. They were nothing like the “ruthless” team Razor promised. Only 3 points in the 2nd half, turnovers, botched tries and really bad defence. Im not saying the ABs had to win this by a cricket score. I just wanted them to win in a good way ie sharp, accurate, composed. In other words, a step up from SA. This roster is so hot and cold.

[@jamescooper-hope6930]

No doubt the win is good. Again, discipline, errors and mia in the last 50 though. Well played Aus, showed some heart.

[@x-latetv-x6816]

This was the game to show razor was the right man for the job, now you can only wonder

[@TheTacticalRat]

I think the Wallabies just need to believe in themselves. During the first half it seemed like some players were just going through the motions preparing themselves for another AB massacre, but slowly they realised they could win against them. The Wallabies need that mentality to begin with. Fix up the silly handling errors, get well-oiled restarts , maintain discipline, believe in their team, and keep that spirit up.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah imagine if they'd hit the ground running with the confidence they finished the game with?

[@TheTacticalRat]

@@TwoCentsRugby Can't wait for Razor and Schmidt to hone their teams, it'll make for a superb Bledisloe one day. Cheers for the great coverage as always, Mark.

[@abrahambasson3482]

I think a lot with what is happening in the last 20min is because how dmac is not controlling the game. Also his line kicks is not relieving pressure from the ABs.

[@barneyboy2008]

yes, he is not the answer at 10. Hopefully Robertson will try someone else.

[@jpr7365]

Dmac is very flaky and crumbles when the heat goes on.

[@ghostcrabman]

Worrying for NZ. Promising for Australia. Wallace Sititi is a specimen. That boy’s going to be a monster in a couple of seasons.

[@OCD-Gamer]

Well damn...Guess the Kiwi's will take the win but not feel too comfy about it. Good on Aus for the comeback, showed some guts. Yellow card fever and second half sag from AB's should be adressed. Pleasant surprise of a game

[@bobbler42]

Sloppy all round, I thought. At 25 minutes and the BP already in the bag, I thought the Aussies had shown they didn't belong at this level. At 75 I wasn't sure the ABs did either. Both rebuilding, yes, but yeesh. I was also amused that the kids they brought out to stand in front of the players at the anthems all seemed to be wearing Kiwi kit; could they find no kids in Sydney who wanted to wear a gold jersey, or did NZ bring 46 moppets with them over the Tasman?

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah the Aussies took the BP off us though! That's why the penalty call was odd, but I guess they wanted to make it a 3 score game (lucky they did in the end)

[@adrianincapetown7043]

A proper Super Rugby game.

[@Owensguitarstudio]

The Aussies must be looking forward to playing in Wellington next game given the ABs record there.

[@dewabule]

Well, at least that should be the last we see of Nic White in international rugby. Lucky not to be binned during the game, but must now be binned by Schmidt, for good.

[@daveburnham9111]

Has anyone seen a replay of the Ratima knock on to disallow Reeces try ? Surely there must of been one?

[@victorhooper4236]

Only watched the highlights on youtube. Wins a win I guess but the abs are gonna struggle against the top teams at years end. When the heart of the team moves on after the rwc, it's gonna take quite a while to recover with the incoming selected players not up to international level and older players still in the squad, they're not up to it anymore either. Just my opinion but the ABs will struggle to make the top 10, let alone the top 5 rankings from now on.

[@ManaBlack208]

Man AB rugby is really stooping low these days

[@BillHutchensFilms]

It is odd about the AB's not being able to score. I grew up with that being their thing, ie no matter what you did you knew the AB's would keep coming. As a Wallabies supporter, really happy to see them play better. Now, lets see how they do in NZ...

[@revenant2979]

My Suprtbru was All Blacks ny 25, wanted to make it. 50. Reallý cant believe this score. In my opinion its Joe Schmidt that is a seperior coach. Razor needs a season of building on thus level. Again great commentating, I was just listening and not watchhing and top notch commentary. Good luck from 🇿🇦🏉

[@center__mass]

Lol best 20 min team in world rugby 🎉

[@robritchie4298]

I though that belonged to Australia

[@KernowekTim]

Yep. They were brilliant!!!!🤣

[@siyashosha6241]

The All Black's ill discipline continues...2 players sent off ONCE AGAIN in this game...they had 2 players sent off in the previous game and they conceded a mountain of penalties at Ellis Park including Ofa being sent off. Something needs to be done there.

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

The Wallabies have problems but it can all be turned around. This could be the start of it. Shocking defense from Australia at the start but fantastic fight back. Also everyone is saying the Wallabies aren't popular, but tell that to the thousands of fans in Wallabies shirts in a packed stadium. Sydney loves the Wallabies.

[@barneyboy2008]

still have no world class tight forwards, which is the problem. They look great when running with the ball.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah I forgot to mention the crowd - seemed pretty massive

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

@@TwoCentsRugby yes it's really pleasing to see. Talk around Australian rugby is all doom and gloom, so to see this watching from England is very encouraging. That's a huge stadium and it looked full. I hope Waratahs can pick up most of Rebels's best players.

[@kobusduplooy9202]

The Wallabies should know the AB better than any other team in the World ,how the heck do they allow them 21 points in 20 minutes, We all know the AB always come out with a bang! Keep the game tight , don't allow them space , cut off the 3 pass , kick deep let them come from deep. Surely this is not rocket science , from the set pieces get in Felix Jones who teach you the rush defence .

[@NicolasFernandez-tc5xp]

I really feel that New Zealand has become the new France, you don't know what team is going to show up. is it the team that lost to Argentina in Wellington? The team that smashed Argentina in Auckland? The team that lost 2 games in SA or the the team that wins by 3 points against Australia? Hard to say. Very inconsistent. Chur from Argentina.

[@alexanderhenney4885]

To me the all blacks bench has no impact. Razor needs to send on all 8 replacements by the 50th minute so they can get a feel for the game. They need to think in terms of a bomb squad. Where you have impact players coming in and killing that last 20 minutes

[@barneyboy2008]

agreed. hopefully now the bledisloe is in the bag he can give the bench more of a go.

[@usenzilegotyana681]

Damian McKenzie not a test 10?? Leon McDonald was right

[@JACKSLATER-d3r]

All blacks Win streak begins to become mighty level, trust me.& Wallabies will climb the rankings fast before next RWC

[@ianjacobs2998]

My friend on your other commentary podcast with your Dad Gazza.(maybe your dad should become the coach of the ABs)At the end of the game ...looked as if you would start crying😑 MY prediction went out of the window.Gave the Australians no chance !!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@tiaanbezuidenhout8131]

@Two cents. You got the rub of the green with the ref calls.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I thought the knock on against Reece's one was rough, but there was one scrum against the Aussies where I thought we lost our footing - seemed neither here nor there for me

[@Goggawie]

Wallabies didnt win but should be PROUD 🇿🇦

[@naidoo307]

Ireland would have smashed either side….😊

[@ericb8888]

I think there’s an S & C issue. The disciplinary and failure to score in the last 20 mins concerns are a reflection of this .

[@colinfuller6361]

To be honest Damien McKenzie is not the best No 10. Better as an impact player.

[@petrusvanderMerwe-o9k]

AB in need of help new coach

[@molapotsasanyane9855]

I can't believe how poor the All Blacks have become. The Wallabies put the All Blacks under pressure in the last 20min, had good chances and were unlucky to not have snatched the game away from the All Blacks.

[@mikedee171]

What’s the opinion about the ABs not finishing games? Lack of players? Fitness?

[@sakabula2357]

Bench has zero impact...and bad discipline(agian)

[@archvermin]

Whatever it is, Schmidt will be targeting it next week in Wellington. And you can bet Farrell, Borthwick, and France will be eyeing it eagerly too.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah I don't think Razor has full faith in the bench guys, and the plan just seems to be "leave the starters on for as long as possible" rather than a set bench tactic

[@martinjacobsz7779]

@@TwoCentsRugbyRazor doesn’t have a plan or vision. Or can’t convince his team to trust him

[@thembamadi]

Nice one for the Wallabies.... But indicates stark problems in the AB's camp. Second half loss of focus and ZERO TRIES... Cmon... Problems continue in their camp. They behave now like the Argentine's... inconsistent, inaccurate etc. Wallabies get a get out of jail card for LIONS tour, but... in truth the ABs play was pathetic

[@aaronmoore9417]

Woah, that was a squeaky bum win - but I’ll take it. Thought Fraser McReight had a man of the match game - he was that good. I do think both teams took some lessons away from that game but the Wallabies will be confident coming to Wellington.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man Wallabies look better with McReight in the mix. I like Tiazzano, but McReight offers more