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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Christian Leali'ifano kicks the Aussies into the lead for the first time in the game. McCaw is once again penalised at the break down for not staying on his feet

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

The Wallabies reply with a penalty kick of their own to cancel out Cruden's earlier kick. Christian Leali'ifano again adds three points to the score board for the Aussies, closing the gap to just a point.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

McCaw wins a breakdown penalty and gives Cruden a chance to stretch the All Blacks lead. It curls around the inside of the upright. All Blacks lead by 4

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

It's unclear why he was substituted. But it looks like he may have had a concussion.

Met Uysh Aug 8

thoughts on Toomua at 10 on debut?

All Blacks Aug 8

why?

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Christian Leali'ifano cuts the gap to just one with another penalty. McCaw was unable to stay on his feet at the ruck and gave away the penalty straight in front of the posts. Leali'ifano converts the kick with ease

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

New Zealand concede a soft penalty once again in these opening minutes. Christian Leali'ifano converts the penalty kick to put Australia on the score board.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Mogg misses a great chance to close the gap so early after conceding. His kicks drifts wide and right of the posts.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Ben Smith crosses over the line after a superb pass out the back of the hand from Aaron Cruden. New Zealand go close off the back of a maul. A few phases later and after creating some space out wide, they go over for the first try of the game. Early pressure from the All Blacks pays off well.