Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies started like a train but failed to turn early dominance into points
New Zealand's Caleb Clarke celebrates his try with team-mate Sevu Reece during the Rugby Championship match against Australia at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Photograph: Grant Down/AFP via Getty ImagesThe All Blacks back three of Sevu Reece, Will Jordan and Clarke all scored tries in the first half and prop Tamaiti Williams also crossed after the break before Clarke added his second in the final quarter.
The Wallabies played some of their best rugby of the year in the first half but only had a Fraser McReight try and two Noah Lolesio penalties to show for their efforts as they finished the tournament with a single win from six matches. The New Zealander got what he wanted in spades as the Wallabies hammered into the All Blacks with guile, accuracy and physicality from the kick-off.
Outhalf Lolesio gave the Wallabies a 10-7 lead with a penalty after 19 minutes but it was short-lived as Jordan showed his class three minutes later by scything through the defence for his 35th Test try in his 36th international.
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