Bledisloe Cup 1 - ANZ Stadium - Sydney

 Sonny Bill Williams of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Ned Hanigan of the Wallabies and Kieran Read of the All Blacks compete for the ball in the lineout during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Israel Folau of the Wallabies makes a break during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Brook Mitchell/Getty Images AsiaPac)  

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 Liam Squire of the All Blacks is tackled by Will Genia of the Wallabies during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Kurtley Beale of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

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 A general view is seen during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Ofa Tu'ungafasi of the All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Liam Squire of the All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Rieko Ioane of the All Blacks scores a try during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Samu Kerevi of Australia is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 18, 2017 - Source: Brett Hemmings/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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next test:

Aug 26

NZ v Australia

Forsyth Barr Stadium

Dunedin, NZ

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Wallabies win The Rugby Championship 2015 / Sydney

A Wallabies jersey is seen in their changeroom prior to the Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Australia have broken New Zealand's hold on the Rugby Championship trophy thanks to a 27-19 win over their trans-Tasman rivals in Saturday's decider in Sydney.

The All Blacks had won every previous Rugby Championship since the expansion to four teams in 2012, but were outscored three tries to two by their hosts in a thrilling contest at ANZ Stadium.

This is Australia's first title since claiming the Tri-Nations in 2011. The result also means New Zealand must win next week's clash at Eden Park if they are to retain the Bledisloe Cup, which they have held since 2003.

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Stephen Moore of the Wallabies tackles Kieran Read of the All Blacks during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 David Pocock of the Wallabies makes a break during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Man of the match: A mention for David Pocock, who was excellent once again, but we have to go for Nic White, who only needed 15 minutes on the field to change the complexion of the game.

Moment of the match: The All Blacks are usually the ones who produce a fast finish but White's try will long be remembered as it sealed a memorable win.  

Match Report from Planet Rugby

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A general view is seen a scrum packs during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Nick Phipps of the Wallabies waits for the ball from the scrum during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 next test:

 Bledisloe Cup

New Zealand v Australia

Eden Park

Aug 15

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Adam Ashley-Cooper of the Wallabies scores a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Brisbane

 Malakai Fekitoa of the All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

(October 17, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Last-minute All Blacks edge Wallabies

Malakai Fekitoa scored a try in the last minute as the All Blacks overturned a 10-point deficit to beat the Wallabies 29-28 in Brisbane on Saturday.

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 Beauden Barrett of the All Blacks runs the ball during The Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

(October 17, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Sam Carter of the Wallabies is tackled during The Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

(October 17, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 A general view of the lineout is seen during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

(October 17, 2014 - Source: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Written off before kick-off following a tumultuous fortnight off the field, the Wallabies answered their critics in defiant fashion and looked on course to end a three-year losing streak against their rivals from across the 'ditch.'

But rugby is a game of 80 minutes. And once again the All Blacks showed they are the masters of the fast finish.

Ewen McKenzie's side produced arguably their best performance of 2014 and willing be kicking themselves for not closing out from a winning position as they failed to match the Kiwis' intensity in the last quarter.

The result means New Zealand win the 2014 Bledisloe series at 2-0.

Match Report from Planet Rugby

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 Israel Folau of the Wallabies runs with the ball during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

(October 17, 2014 - Source: Matt Roberts/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Brodie Retallick of the All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

(October 17, 2014 - Source: Matt Roberts/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Malakai Fekitoa of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

(October 17, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Man of the match: Richie McCaw gave away a few penalties but was a tackle machine, as was Brodie Retallick. A mention for Michael Hooper for pulling his side together and contributing massively as a ball carrier but we'll go for Bernard Foley, not only for his 15 points, but his tireless work in getting back in defence.

Moment of the match: There can only be one candidate. Malakai Fekitoa's try at the death broke Aussie hearts.

Match Report from Planet Rugby

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 All Blacks captain Richie McCaw presents a bottle of champagne to Adam Ashley-Cooper of the Wallabies after playing his 100th test for the Wallabies during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

(October 17, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Michael Hooper of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

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 Christian Leali'ifano of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

(October 17, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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BrodieRetallick of the All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

(October 17, 2014 - Source: Matt Roberts/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Dane Coles of the All Blacks makes a break during The Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

(October 17, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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The Rugby Championship / Eden Park / Bledisloe Cup

 Scott Fardy of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Julian Savea of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Martin Hunter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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New Zealand produced rugby from another planet as they bounced back from the draw in Sydney with a blistering 51-20 win over Australia.

Played out at a ferocious pace and the odd handling error aside, this was New Zealand's best rugby of the year so far.

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 Matt Toomua of the Wallabies runs the ball during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Michael Hooper of Australia breaks through tackles to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Martin Hunter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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There was even time to break a record in the final minute, Steven Luatua ensuring that New Zealand put 50 points on Australia on home soil for the first time with his try under the sticks after the hooter.

Any nagging suggestion before kick-off that Steve Hansen's men were on the slide was instantly trashed.

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 Wycliff Palu of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Conrad Smith of the All Blacks is tackled by Kurtley Beale of Australia during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Martin Hunter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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They simply played at an unbreathable tempo for Australia, or indeed any other side on the planet. Cataloguing all of the brilliant individual moments will take some time.

It's a game played on a different level, a persistent hunt for space with hands always open and passes so well timed that opponents are denied the chance to play and are constantly threatened. Like a turbocharged game of Sevens with 15 men. New Zealand are the kings of it, mesmerising when they find their groove.

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 Julian Savea of the All Blacks breaks away to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Kieran Read of the All Blacks takes a lineout ball during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Man of the Match: Hard to look past Brodie Retallick, the monster lock who played his best game yet for his country.

Moment of the Match: McCaw's sin-binning was a rarity, but when Julian Savea raced away for the second try the tone of the match was settled.

Villain of the Match: Lifting the leg in the maul was pretty dumb by Rob Simmons.

Match Report from Planet Rugby:

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 Matt Toomua of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Brodie Retallick of the All Blacks charges forward during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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 All Blacks captain Richie McCaw holds the Bledisloe Cup aloft after winning The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Brodie Retallick of the All Blacks is helped up on the try line during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Martin Hunter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup

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 Sam Whitelock of the All Blacks and Rob Simmons of Australia compete for the ball in the lineout during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Kieran Read of New Zealand competes at the lineout against Rob Simmons of Australia during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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New Zealand secured the Bledisloe Cup for the 11th straight year after beating Australia 27-16 in Wellington on Saturday.

The Wallabies were more competitive than last weekend's encounter in Sydney but the All Blacks made better use of their opportunities which sealed their victory.

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 Stephen Moore of the Wallabies offloads the ball during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Israel Folau of the Wallabies makes a break during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Man of the Match: There were several candidates in the All Black pack, who were in charge in the second half. A special mention goes to Tony Woodcock, who was dominant in the scrums and Steven Luatua for a superb showing on defence and attack. But our vote goes to Aaron Smith who got New Zealand's back-line firing with his nippy service, and superb decision-making. He also won his personal duel with Will Genia which is no mean feat.

Moment of the Match: With the score at 10-6, the Wallabies were still in with a shout but Ben Smith's second try put the visitors further on the back-foot and knocked the wind out of their sails.

Match Report Here: Planet Rugby

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 Steven Luatua (L) and Liam Messam (R) of the All Blacks fill the Bledisloe Cup with beer following The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Israel Folau of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Tony Woodcock of the All Blacks drinks from the Bledisloe Cup following The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Ben Smith of New Zealand is tackled by James O'Connor of Australia during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Richie McCaw of New Zealand competes for the high ball against Israel Folau of Australia during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Israel Dagg of the All Blacks is tackled by Scott Sio of Australia during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Wallabies captain James Horwill is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Matt Toomua of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 The Bledisloe Cup is displayed during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Adam Ashley-Cooper of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 The All Blacks pose for a team photo after winning the Bledisloe Cup during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Steven Luatua of New Zealand makes a break during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Richie McCaw of New Zealand runs at James Horwill of Australia during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Richie McCaw of New Zealand makes a tackle on Ben Mowan of Australia during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Aaron Smith of the All Blacks breaks the tackle of Sekope Kepu of Australia during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Stephen Moore of Australia offloads in the tackle from Tom Taylor of New Zealand during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(August 23, 2013 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2013

		Pl	W	D	L	PF	PA	+/-	Pts
1	South Africa	2	2	0	0	95	30	65	9
2	New Zealand	2	2	0	0	74	45	29	9
3	Argentina	2	0	0	2	30	95	-65	1
4	Australia	2	0	0	2	45	74	-29	0