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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Christie goes to his forwards but their is an Australian player blocking the ruck, penalty advantage All Blacks

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

The second half is underway and Whitelock secures

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Australia started the game the better of the two sides, scoring two early tries within the first 10 minutes. The All Blacks defence struggled to contain the Wallabies as they were totally outplayed in all aspects of the game. The All Blacks managed to find their feet and showed some glimpses of their powerful attack but it was quickly contained by the Australian defence. However, both coaches will be extremely worried heading into the World Cup with some injury concerns as Porecki was replaced early in the first half after failing an HIA, while Retallick limped off the park midway through the half and Ennor leaving the park just before half time. Matt Faessler (Australia) and Dallas McLeod (New Zealand) has officially made their debut after replacing Porecki and Ennor respectively

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

The siren sounds while the scrum sets and Gordon clears to touch for half time

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Only a few seconds to go until the break

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Time is off for players receiving attention

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

The All Blacks lose their line out and the ref awards a scrum to Australia inside their 22m

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Penalty All Blacks, for Gordon not rolling away

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Ennor finds some space and plays in Jordan under a penalty advantage

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

McKenzie gathers and feeds the ball to Stevenson, he beats the first tackler but he is brought down, Christie looks for some support with McKenzie's cross kick partially charged down