All Blacks draw first blood in Bledisloe Cup

The final score was embarrassing for the Wallabies.

All Blacks draw first blood in Bledisloe Cup
Sat, 20 Aug, 2016 - 15:20

New Zealand produced a stunning performance to thrash defending champions Australia 42-8 in Sydney in the opening match of the 2016 Rugby Championship.

The contest was as good as over by half-time with rampant New Zealand scoring tries through Ryan Crotty, Beauden Barrett, Jerome Kaino and Waisake Naholo to establish a 32-3 lead at ANZ Stadium.

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