All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup and challenge TMO protocols

The All Blacks have secured two consecutive victories against the Wallabies, successfully retaining the Bledisloe Cup for the 24th straight season. Following a demanding tour in South Africa, the team demonstrated offensive strength, including a six-try performance in one match. Playmaker Damian McKenzie attributed the recent success to the team’s mental approach, optimism, and the mobility of the forward pack, which has allowed for more opportunities to run the ball.

In the wake of the 43-21 win over Australia, All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie intends to address officiating procedures at an upcoming World Rugby meeting in London. While Rennie accepted the correct ruling regarding a controversial TMO review involving a tackle by Cam Roigard, he raised concerns regarding game management. Specifically, he questioned how match time is handled during lengthy video reviews and whether teams should lose playing time when officials pause the game to investigate incidents.