The 3 minute viral video that is terrifying South African rugby
Let’s be honest, the Springboks just don’t have an answer for this, do they. When they play New Zealand in the Rugby Championship, they will be absolutely pumped.
That much is clear now.
The match was classic All Blacks. They kicked through for a nine-point lead as the Wallabies’ lineout struggled in the wind before a brilliant set piece play ensured Australia was the first to score a try.
A mistake from the Wallabies on the clearance gave New Zealand another opportunity though and they struck after the half-time siren to open a 16-8 lead at the break.
The Wallabies powered into the second half and enjoyed all the early possession and territory before a Richie Mounga intercept against the run of play snatched the opening try of the second period.
New Zealand then had another try shortly after as they marched the ball down field before David Havili dived over, despite the desperate clutches of the Wallabies defence.
Damian McKenzie then had a try of his own down the Wallabies right edge as Australia couldn’t stop New Zealand’s momentum.
Wallabies 25 (Kellaway, Banks 2, Uelese tries, Lolesio 1 con, Lolesio 1 pen) New Zealand 33 (Reece, Mounga, Havili, McKenzie tries, Mounga 2 cons, Mounga 3 pens)
Wallabies (1-15): James Slipper, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Allan Alaalatoa, Darcy Swain, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Rob Valetini, Michael Hooper (c), Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, Noah Lolesio, Andrew Kellaway, Hunter Paisami, Len Ikitau, Jordan Petaia, Tom Banks
Reserves: Jordan Uelese, Angus Bell, Taniela Tupou, Matt Philip, Fraser McReight, Jake Gordon, Matt To’omua, Reece Hodge
Wallabies Substitutions: 52 min – Tupou for Alaalatoa, 59 min – Bell for Slipper, 59 min – McReight for Wilson, 65 min – To’omua for Paisami, 65 min – Philip for Swain, 70 min – Gordon for McDermott, 70 min – Hodge for Petaia, 70 min – Uelese for Paenga-Amosa
New Zealand (1-15): George Bower, Codie Taylor, Nepo Laulala, Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock (c), Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Richie Mo’unga, Rieko Ioane, David Havili, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sevu Reece, Damian McKenzie
Reserves: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Angus Ta’avao, Patrick Tuipulotu, Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber, Beauden Barrett, Jordie Barrett.
