who won the bledisloe cup in 2020

Hunter Paisami was also strong, but the Reds connection of big Harry Wilson and Daugunu down the right side caused the All Blacks some genuine problems. Hunter Paisami was sensational on debut for the Wallabies in Wellington. Bledisloe Cup; More to come from a Wallabies side who should have won. The frequency at which the competition is held has varied, as has the number of matches played, but it currently consists of an annual three-match series, reduced to a two-match series in World Cup years, with two of the matches also counting towards The Rugby Championship. 3. 4. Sure, it would have been a big call for Paul Williams to make, but it would have been the right one. Bledisloe Cup rugby 2020: All Blacks blitz Wallabies to secure record victory over Australia. Of course, there is a backlash coming. Taniela Tupou found himself in the playmaker's role too often for it to be a coincidence.Credit:Getty. Hooker Folau Fainga'a struggled with his throws and it was enormously costly. The latest news, live scores, draw, live blog from the Bledisloe Cup at FOX SPORTS. The new boys were excellent: Filipo Daugunu was simply outstanding on the right wing, slipping past tackles at will and picking up a well deserved try. Of course, the All Blacks will be better at Eden Park next week. 5. Nonetheless, it was a dead-set penalty. More to come from a Wallabies side who should have won. Dave Rennie did what we knew he would: The Wallabies did what Dave Rennie sides do: they were purposeful, aggressive with their carries, fit, skilful and organised. Taniela Tupou's new role: The Wallabies seem to have found a new role for the big man with the delicate skills - the world's biggest No. The 2020 Bledisloe Cup is a four-Test series being played from October to November in Australia and New Zealand. When both of your wingers score tries in filthy Wellington conditions, you know that they've had a good day and the attack had some good shape. But Rennie will probably tinker with his line-up and add a few more elements too. The Wallabies were hard done by: There were 83 minutes on the clock when the 198cm, 116kg figure of All Blacks replacement lock Tupou Vaa'i came in from the side of the ruck, lost his feet and clearly played the ball on the ground to try and win a turnover. It's one thing to lose at Eden Park, where the Wallabies last won in 1986. The two big men put in proper shifts, getting the Wallabies some front-foot ball and raising questions about the steel in the All Blacks' pack. By Paul Cully. Hunter Paisami was sensational on debut for the Wallabies in Wellington.Credit:Getty. Here are all the results from the 2020 Bledisloe Cup series. There might be calls for the Wallabies to go for a taller back row, but they would be wrong. The first match of the series finished in a 16-all draw. Taniela Tupou found himself in the playmaker's role too often for it to be a coincidence. View Australia vs New Zealand as they fight it out to win the Bledisloe Cup. The problem starts at No.2, and it is something we saw for most of Super Rugby AU. Bledisloe Cup 2020: Australia 5-43 New Zealand – as it happened All Blacks dominate Tri-Nations opener at ANZ Stadium Record win sees New Zealand retain Cup for 18th year October 11, 2020 — 5.39pm ... hectic minutes: the Wallabies were the better side and should have won… Paul Cully is a rugby columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald. A Set large text size. Forget about those last hectic minutes: the Wallabies were the better side and should have won. Perhaps Marika Koroibete was too honest by taking the ball out of Vaa'i's hands to try and continue the Wallabies' attack. Pete Samu is one of the most athletic leapers in the country, which is why the Wallabies used Wilson as a midfield carrier from some lineouts. Tupou popped up in that position far too many times for it to be accidental, and he invariably made a good decision to carry or pass. The All Blacks retained the trophy for an 18th consecutive year after winning Game 3 at ANZ Stadium 43-5 and Game 2 at Eden Park 27-7. Yet, although they lost a number of lineouts, it didn't seem to affect Matt Philip and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto around the paddock. New Zealand have had the most success, winning the trophy in 2019 for the 47th time (… Three went astray and in a game of such fine margins that is too many. The Bledisloe Cup is a rugby union competition between the national teams of Australia and New Zealand that has been contested since the 1930s. The All Blacks retained the 2020 Bledisloe Cup after beating the Wallabies in last week’s opening Tri Nations game. It was great to see such innovative thinking around how to use him, because he can throw a left-to-right pass with ease or simply bash his way over the gain line. He fully justified his selection ahead of Allan Alaalatoa and was the game's best player in the opening quarter. 10. The All Blacks wrapped up the series win after destroying the Wallabies 43-5 in Game 3. 1. It was a good day for the debutants, and a good one for the 'old boys' Nic White, Matt To'omua and Michael Hooper. Allow yourselves to feel good, Wallabies fans, because there is more to come. His year of growth continues, while Alaalatoa reacted to his demotion by injecting some real energy off the bench. Yet, it was missed by the officials, denying the Wallabies what would have been the match-winning penalty in front of the posts. Bledisloe Cup 2020 as it happened: All Blacks break 117 year record, flog Wallabies By Sam Phillips Updated October 31, 2020 — 9.44pm first published at 7.12pm The lineout: So, to the downsides. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. 2. FULL TIME: All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup By Chris De Silva 31 Oct 2020 10:35 New Zealand have retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 18th consecutive series after a dominant 43-5 …