Caleb Clarke of the All Blacks is tackled by Jake Gordon of the Wallabies during the rugby league match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies. photo EFE.
New Zealand defeated Australia soundly 40-14 during the sixth and final day of the rugby championship on Saturday in Auckland. In this way he takes a step towards the title, waiting for the outcome of the match between South Africa and Argentina.
With this result, the All Blacks lead the standings with 19 points. This prolonged victory and possible third consecutive rugby league title give some air to Ian Foster, a manager much questioned over his uneven results, with six defeats in the last eleven games.
Now, New Zealand will be watching what happens with South Africa, who face Argentina on Saturday. The South Africans must obtain the win, the offensive bonus and a minimum difference of 39 points over the Pumas to win the competition on the overall points difference.
“I am happy with this performance.we can always improve but I liked our attitude“said Foster after the game against the Wallabies.
“Stopping them from scoring for the first 60 minutes was incredible,” said All Blacks captain Samuel Whitelock.
Australia, the most punished team in the competition, once again suffered episodes of indiscipline, especially with two yellow cards (Jed Holloway in the 3rd minute, Dave Porecky in the 27th), bringing their total to nine, the highest score. high in this rugby league.
“Playing with 13 players after two yellow cards in the first half put us on the defensive,” acknowledged Wallabies captain and supporter James Slipper. “For us it is a very disappointing result”.
With information from AFP
Source: Clarin
