All Blacks keep Eden Park record over Wallabies
The All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe Cup and maintained a long-standing record against the Wallabies at Eden Park winning 50-19 and keeping the Cup for a 24th consecutive year.
Damian McKenzie excelled for the All Blacks and missed just one attempt at goal as individuals stood up for the home side.
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Leading 17-14 at the break the All Blacks put on 33 points in the second spell to continue the
unbeaten streak to 54 games, dating back to 1994 and was the Wallabies' first loss in six games under Les Kiss.
The Wallabies began strong going close twice, found the opener with a brilliant Ben Donaldson tip-pass that set up Tom Wright.
McKenzie took control himself with two blazing runs from around halfway and the hosts suddenly led 14-7.
Australian centre Len Ikitau then exited with concussion, Harry Potter replacing him on the wing and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii shifted infield.
A Jeremy Williams pilfer halted the All Blacks' momentum but, after winning a penalty directly in front 35m out, the reliable Ryan Lonergan missed the kick for three points.
McKenzie extended the lead, but the Wallabies had the final say of the half.
Suaalii won possession on a high kick and then charged into the line before Donaldson again made the break to set up skipper Harry Wilson under the posts for a 17-14 halftime score.
Australia went close from the restart after another clean break, but a costly obstruction in a five-metre lineout spoiled the likely go-ahead try.
The All Blacks had Cam Roigard dart over to make it a 10-point margin followed by skipper Codie Taylor.
An issue for the All Blacks was the ankle injury of Leroy Carter as he stretched for a try.
Both teams made changes including the All Blacks giving Jordie Barrett a break after he tackled relentlessly
A late Josh Nasser try ended the All Blacks' run with five minutes to play, but Will Jordan struck the final nail, winning the sprint to a loose Declan Meredith pass to score after the siren.
