Wallabies (14) 22 / All Blacks (6) 23 (Final Score)

The Wallabies hosted the All Blacks in Sydney, Australia at 12:00 SA Time in the last 2010 Tri-Nations match. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.

The Wallabies led for most of the match and at one stage after halftime led by 19 / 6.

The All Blacks came from behind and ground out a penalty and 2 converted tries, thereafter closing out the win in the dying minutes.

All Blacks win 23 / 22 and are undefeated in the Tri-Nations. They are also now 10 in a row against Australia.

Scores:

Wallabies: 3 Penalties Matt Giteau, 1 Penalty Kurtley Beale, 1 Try James O’Connor, 1 Try Adam Ashley-Cooper

All Blacks: 3 Penalties & 2 Conversions Piri Weepu, 1 Try Richie McCaw, 1 Try Kieran Read

Teams:

Australia: 15 Kurtley Beale, 14 James O’Connor, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Matt Giteau, 11 Lachie Turner, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Will Genia, 8 Ben McCalman, 7 David Pocock, 6 Rocky Elsom (captain), 5 Nathan Sharpe, 4 Mark Chisholm, 3 Salesi Ma’afu, 2 Stephen Moore, 1 Benn Robinson.
Replacements: 16 Huia Edmonds, 17 James Slipper, 18 Dean Mumm, 19 Richard Brown, 20 Luke Burgess, 21 Berrick Barnes, 21 Anthony Fainga’a.

New Zealand: 15 Mils Muliaina, 14 Cory Jane, 13 Conrad Smith, 12 Ma’a Nonu, 11 Israel Dagg, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Piri Weepu, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Richie McCaw (captain), 6 Victor Vito, 5 Tom Donnelly, 4 Brad Thorn, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Keven Mealamu, 1 Tony Woodcock.
Replacements: 16 Corey Flynn, 17 John Afoa, 18 Anthony Boric, 19 Jerome Kaino, 20 Jimmy Cowan, 21 Colin Slade, 22 Rene Ranger.

Date: Saturday, 11 September 2010
Kick-off: 20.00 (12.00 SA Time)
Venue: ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Expected weather conditions: Clear with a high of 21°C, dropping to 10°C and a westerly wind outside the stadium of  10 km/h, a spring perfect day for rugby
Referee: Mark Lawrence (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa), Christie du Preez (South Africa)
TMO: Matt Goddard (Australia)

191 Responses to Wallabies vs All Blacks – Game Thread

  • 181

    @ Old Griquas 14 in Sydney:176 – OldG, I think the Wallabies are the danger team for next year. If any team team underestimates them, they are foolish. Wallabies are getting it right and by next year they will be better.

    All Blacks are going to be very, very tough to beat in NZ. Wallabies draw is a good one. Boks have to play ABs in the semi. One of us will be out after that. Pity.

  • 182

    @ ps in CT: theyve played well when theyve needed to. We will have to disagree on the whole peaking thing..

    @ Puma: if only I could have got more margins may have won… still, 100% winning tip 😀

  • 183

    @ ps in CT:
    The answer to your very appropriate question is a resounding: YES. Winning results is one thing, but the Aus rugby public know that when you take out over half a team with injuries and replace them with club level players, i.e. Ben McCalman et al, and finally come up with an attack that rewrites the coaching manuals; when you show courage as the underdog and perform to your best, THEN the Aus stakeholders will jump onboard for the ride. Deans is clearly our best coach and he will/must be given carte blanche with our national side.

    Good luck Robbie; bring home the RWC!!

  • 184

    @ nga puhi:182 – Nga, Yip it is those margins that cost me. Not just here but in the CC too. I mostly play it safe…hahaha. Also with the crici coming up have played it safe. But with the Boks and Sharks normally go with the heart and it costs me. I am no good at this prediction thing……LOL.

  • 185

    @ Puma:
    Next year’s draw does favour the wallas. Who knows what the make up of both the boks and the ABs will be in 12 months. I don’t think Deans will be cutting his wrists just yet. Wallas are playing an exciting brand of rugby and I want to see more of it!!!!

  • 186

    @ Old Griquas 14 in Sydney:185 – OldG, I think Wallas going to be a danger team next year. Good draw, playing exciting rugby and will be far better next year.

  • 187

    @ Puma:
    Catch you again soon mate. I’m going to down a couple of thirst-quenchers, as in cold beers, then head for the sack. Best wishes.

  • 188

    @ Old Griquas 14 in Sydney:Wish we had Deans for our coach. Or J. Mitchell. What would those two coaches do with the talent we have here? I can’t even begin to think. They are world class coaches. How we have our coach is crazy. But that is SA for you. We have huge depth here in SA just been wasted by not having a world class coach.

    Australia done well in getting Deans and sticking with him.

  • 189

    @ Old Griquas 14 in Sydney:187 – Cheets OldG.

    I am coming over in 4 weeks time to Brisbane. Well that is the plan so far.

    Good night my friend. Enjoy the beers. Catch up again sometime.

    Going to the Lions thread now.

  • 190

    @ Puma:
    You’re right there, the depth of talent is SA is immeasurable.

  • 191

    @ Puma:

    Cheets – meant Cheers. Sorry typo there.

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