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Tim Bennett Aug 8

The referee can choke on dix

Dave B. Aug 8

Or you could say Australia can dominate posession, get a whopping penalty count, and still can't win.

James E. Aug 8

Newzealand win record halted at 17 again!!

Mauritz B. Aug 8

Jason, again cynical play at the breakdown. Barrett was offside at the breakdown

Mauritz B. Aug 8

I guess New Zealand isn't that invincible when ref's actually penalise them for dirty play, well done Australia ^^ Izzy was tremendously brave all night and if only Nick Phipps came on sooner

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

What an intense match we have witnessed today. New Zealand dominated the first half with some great decisions under pressure, but Australia always kept within striking distance thanx to Beales boot. Australia put in a much improved second half and came within centimeters of scoring the only try of the match, however in true All Black fashion they found a way out of jail. New Zealand also had to contend with two yellow cards during the match and did well to hold out while being down to 14 men.

So we turn our attention to South Africa as they take on a determined Argentina in Pretoria.
Thank you for joining Ultimate Rugby for today's match.

Ciaran Booth Aug 8

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