Rugby Championship Highlights: Australia v New Zealand (Round 1)
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New Zealand have opened their Rugby Championship account with a very convincing 42-8 victory against the Wallabies. Australia opened the scoring with Foley's kick at goal, but failed to capitalise on the lead. The All Blacks responded superbly to going behind, with Crotty, Barrett, Kaino and Naholo scoring tries in the first half. It was a lower scoring second half, with Danes and Savea scoring for New Zealand while Phipps managed to pull one back for Australia.