All Blacks prepare for second Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney
Tuesday 13 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story All Blacks, Wallabies, Damian McKenzie, Cam Roigard, Dave Rennie, Tom Wright
Following a 50-19 victory at Eden Park, the All Blacks will face the Wallabies again this Saturday at Accor Stadium. Wallabies fullback Tom Wright said the team met on Monday to discuss their heavy defeat.
Key facts
5 facts
- All Blacks defeated Wallabies 50-19 at Eden Park
- Next match is October 17 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
- All Blacks have held the Bledisloe Cup since 2003
- Wallabies have not won at Eden Park since 1986
- All Blacks selectors include Dave Rennie, Graham Henry, and Neil Barnes
The full story
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The All Blacks will play the Wallabies at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Saturday, October 17. This follows a 50-19 victory for the All Blacks at Eden Park. The result means the All Blacks' hold of the Bledisloe Cup will extend to a 24th consecutive year.
The All Blacks led 17-12 at halftime before scoring 33 points in the second half. The Wallabies had trailed 17-14 at the break before the All Blacks scored five tries to one in the second term.
Wallabies fullback Tom Wright said the team met on Sunday morning to face the reality of the defeat. Wright noted, "The game was there to be taken" but the team squandered chances.
The All Blacks squad faces injuries to Leroy Carter, Asafo Aumua, Anton Segner, and Ethan Blackadder. Australia will also be without Len Ikitau and Jordan Petaia for the rematch.
Where reports differ
- One report states the All Blacks led 17-12 at halftime, while another states the Wallabies trailed 17-14.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and RNZ.
