EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v Australia (Wellington)

New Zealand and Australia could not be separated as the sides played out to a thrilling 16-16 draw in an absolutely epic Bledisloe Cup clash. The All Blacks struck first with a try ten minutes in and slotted a penalty to lead 8-0. The Wallabies got on the board and pulled three points back with a penalty around the half hour mark. Australia bossed both territory and possession in the first half, but failed to capitalize on their opportunities. It could have been even worse for the visitors, as New Zealand should have scored a break away try after the siren, but the ball was lost forward in the grounding as the All Blacks took an 8-3 lead into the break. An early second half try saw New Zealand into a ten point lead, but the Wallabies hit back shortly after with their first try of the match to close the gap back to five points at 13-8. Ten minutes later and Australia were in again with their second try to level the scores at 13-13 with a little under twenty minutes remaining. New Zealand missed a penalty with nine minutes to play and three minutes later Australia had their noses in front with a penalty to lead for the first time in the match. The All Blacks would even things up again with a penalty with only a minute remaining. But the drama was far from over as Australia had a chance to win it after the hooter, but their monster penalty attempt hit the upright which saw them regather deep in the New Zealand 22. The All Blacks kept them out and turned the ball over, eventually working their way downfield thanks to a few penalties. It was New Zealand's chance to win it as they applied the pressure deep in the Australia 22, but eventually, after 89 minutes of play, the Wallabies would turn it over and send it into touch to conclude a phenomenal opening Bledisloe Cup encounter