New Zealand All Blacks vs Australian Wallabies

Marika Koroibete tackles Sevu Reece during a game between New Zealand and Australia. Photo: EPA/DAVID ROWLAND

New Zealand 36-0 Australia: As it happened

The All Blacks sent out an emphatic message they are not to be underestimated at the World Cup as they bounced back from a hiding last week to thrash the Wallabies 36-0 in Auckland on Saturday.

New Zealand All Blacks vs Australian Wallabies

Marika Koroibete tackles Sevu Reece during a game between New Zealand and Australia. Photo: EPA/DAVID ROWLAND

Having been mocked in the verbal sparring before the Test as the “Old Blacks” and “over the hill”, the All Blacks dug deep into their wealth of experience to outscore the Wallabies five tries to nil.

New Zealand vs Australia: As it happened

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Additional reporting by AFP.