All Blacks complete Bledisloe Cup sweep with win over Wallabies

The All Blacks will face the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Cup test at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Saturday at 6pm NZT. This match follows the All Blacks' 50-19 victory over Australia at Eden Park.

The All Blacks have dealt with significant injury concerns, including the loss of Ruben Love to ankle surgery and the absence of Richie Mo’unga and Fehi Fineanganofo. Late setbacks include Jordie Barrett, who was withdrawn from the match due to a tight calf muscle. Timoci Tavatavanawai will replace Barrett in the midfield, while Chay Fihaki has been named on the bench for his test debut.

The Wallabies will be without midfielder Len Ikitau, who suffered a concussion, and Jordan Petaia, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has expressed a desire to improve the team's performance, stating, "We still think we can be better against a Wallabies side we know will be hurting".

England's Luke Pearce will referee the match, supported by assistant referees Andrew Brace from Ireland and Damian Schneider from Argentina. The All Blacks have won their last 12 tests against Australia.

How it developed

• Sat 17 Oct, 11:26amJordie Barrett was ruled out of the match after missing training due to a calf injury, leading to Timoci Tavatavanawai's inclusion in the starting lineup.

Where reports differ

• One report lists Jordie Barrett in the starting lineup, while another reports he was withdrawn due to a calf injury.

Compiled from reports by NZ Herald, Stuff, The Post, Otago Daily Times, 1News and RNZ.