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Australia defeats New Zealand 24-22 in Bledisloe Cup Test as Wallabies post opening Tri Nations win
The Wallabies have rebounded from a record loss to the All Blacks and salvaged some pride with a thrilling 24-22 win in the fourth Bledisloe Cup Test in Brisbane, with both sides finishing the match with 14 players.
Key points:
- It is the Wallabies’ first win of 2020 following two defeats and a draw to the All Blacks
- Lachie Swinton and All Blacks prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi were both sent from the field in the first half
- The All Blacks scored three tries to two but Reece Hodge goalkicking proved critical with four penalty goals
A week after the All Blacks secured the Bledisloe Cup with a 43-5 win over the Wallabies — the largest winning margin between the two sides — the home side produced a much more committed performance at Lang Park to post…
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