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  • New Zealand-Australia

    80+1'’ CONVERSION! An absolutely outstanding kick from the wing from Carter to cap the win with another three points to add to the tally

  • New Zealand-Australia

    80'’ TRY NEW ZEALAND! No doubt this time as the All Blacks work the ball out wide to the right wing before Rokocoko scores his 45th Test try with a dive over the line

  • New Zealand-Australia

    76'’ CONVERSION! Carter just sneaks the ball inside the right post to make their lead 20 points with just four minutes to go

  • New Zealand-Australia

    75'’ TRY NEW ZEALAND! Great play from the All Blacks as the bounce back from all that Australian pressure with a genius move from Ma'a Nonu, who ducks his way out of two tackles before stretching out to just touch the ball down over the line

  • New Zealand-Australia

    59'’ Jane has managed just another two minutes, shaking his hand all the while in an attempt to shake off that knock. But eventually the All Blacks team management prevails and he makes way for Hosea Gear. Gear goes on to the right wing and Rokocoko shifts over to the left

  • New Zealand-Australia

    47'’ PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! O'Connor did well to make a few yards in the right direction after finding himself in that spot of bother but eventually he is brought down and then penalised for holding on and Carter has little trouble in adding another three points to the All Blacks tally

  • New Zealand-Australia

    41'’ Giteau gets the match back underway for the second half with Australia staring at the prospect of the wooden spoon despite being the ones to consign champions South Africa to their only defeat of the tournament

  • New Zealand-Australia

    33'’ CONVERSION! Carter bounces his conversion kick, from the right wing, off the left-hand upright and through in between the posts to make it 16-6 with about seven minutes to go until the interval

  • New Zealand-Australia

    32'’ TRY NEW ZEALAND! Cory Jane gets his first Test try after beating O'Connor to a high kick, from fullback Muliana, and running away to the line despite an decent attempt at the tackle from Turner

  • New Zealand-Australia

    30'’ DROP KICK AUSTRALIA! Fantastic three points by Berrick Barnes as he drops the goal after Toeava has put in an incredibly high tackle on O'Connor over towards the left wing

  • New Zealand-Australia

    22'’ PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! It's all New Zealand again now as Carter kicks his third successful penalty of the night, albeit only just curling the ball inside the right posts, to extend the hosts lead

  • New Zealand-Australia

    17'’ PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! Carter makes no mistake once again and becomes the first Kiwi fly-half to rack up 100 Tri-Nations points. Not a bad achievement

  • New Zealand-Australia

    14'’ PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! Better this time from Carter as he kicks from right in front of the posts after Drew Mitchell and Australia are penalised for an accidental knock-on

  • New Zealand-Australia

    8'’ PENALTY AUSTRALIA! Giteau manages to avoid a repeat of Carter's mistake early as he guides the ball between the posts to hand them the early lead

  • New Zealand-Australia

    1'’ Dan Carter gets the match underway on what is shaping up to be a very cold night in Wellington ...

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    71'’ Morne Steyn makes no mistake and the lead is back to 10 points for South Africa.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    65'’ Another penalty for the All Blacks and this time they take the points. Carter takes his tally to 17 points for the match. We are surely set for a corking finish now. South Africa lead 29-22.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    55'’ TRY! Superb response from the All Blacks. They tap a quick penalty and replacement Isaia Toeava breaks down the left to feed Sitiveni Sivivatu, who goes over in the corner. Carter kicks the conversion.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    53'’ TRY! Disaster for Carter! Jean de Villiers reads his pass and intercepts to coast under the posts. Morne Steyn slots the conversion and South Africa lead 29-12.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    37'’ Carter makes if four from four with another well-struck penalty. Not a kick missed thus far.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    36'’ Morne Steyn, who takes the shorter kicks for the world champions, slots and the lead is now 22-9.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    26'’ Steyn kicks his third goal from inside his own half. Ridiculous stuff.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    23'’ The All Blacks respond almost immediately. They win a penalty and Carter makes no mistake. They trail 16-9.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    20’ TRY! South Africa burst through and swarm all over the All Blacks line after winning a line-out against the head. Fourie du Preez picks up close in and snipes over to open a lead for the world champions. Steyn converts,

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    17'’ Morne Steyn goes for the drop-goal from just outside the 22 and slides it over superbly. The Springboks regain their lead.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    15'’ Carter slots with a minimum of fuss and we're level at 6-6.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    9'’ Smit gets walloped by one of his own men and has blood streaming from his nose. But soon after South Africa win another penalty and FRANCOIS STEYN ONCE AGAIN MAKES IT COUNT!

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    6'’ UNBELIEVABLE PENALTY FROM STEYN! From just over 60 metres he blasts one over the posts and the visitors are level at 3-3.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

    2'’ Carter takes his time, before slotting straight down the middle to take his Test tally to 896 points.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

      SOUTH AFRICA: Francois Steyn, Odwa Ngungane, Jaque Fourie, Jean de Villiers, Bryan Habana, Morne Steyn, Fourie du Preez, Pierre Spies, Schalk Burger, Heinrich Brussow, Victor Matfield, Bakkies Botha, John Smit (captain), Bismarck du Plessis, Tendai Mtawarira.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

      NEW ZEALAND: Mils Muliaina, Joe Rokocoko, Ma'a Nonu, Stephen Donald, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Dan Carter, Jimmy Cowan, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (captain), Jerome Kaino, Isaac Ross, Brad Thorn, Owen Franks, Andrew Hore, Tony Woodcock.

  • New Zealand-S.Africa

      Good morning and welcome to our LIVE coverage of New Zealand v South Africa in the Tri-Nations.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    77'’ High ball from O'Connor to Mitchell. Boks claim ball but du Preez spills it and O'Connor accepts the favour and springs over from 20m for Aussies second try. 21-6.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    75'’ Cooper on for injured Barnes.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    74’ Great counter rucking from Wallabies pinches Boks ball and Robinson shows great stregnth to beat coupl of tackles and put Hynes clear on wing. But cover is back and Boks try to run from deep. Great stuff!

  • Australia-S.Africa

    72'’ Mitchell claims high ball and feeds Elsom out wide. Wallabies almost clear.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    70'’ Wallabies have had all territory and possession in last 10 minutes and continue to pressure Boks scrum. Du Plessis forced to stand up, then Smit as Boks scrum under huge pressure. Boks win freekick and du Preez kciks downfield.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    68'’ Cross kick from Giteau, Hynes fails to gather but Boks knock on. Attacking scrum Wallabies in Boks 22. Barnes makes half break, Elsom held up short but moves dies due to handling error.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    67'’ Frans Styen on for Pienaar.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    67'’ Giteau grubber deep into Boks 22 and Styen caught in possesion and forced into touch by Mitchell. Lineout Aussies 5m from Boks line.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    66'’ Penalty Aussies for Mtawarira standing up in scrum. Good chance for Giteau to extend Wallabies lead but he pulls it slightly wide from 41m out. Missed chance.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    63'’ Giteau adds conversion and Wallabies lead 16-6.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    62'’ Attacking scrum Wallabies. Barnes feeds Ashley-Cooper at speed and the centre is clean through for first try of the game and how the Wallabies celebrate! 14-6.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    59'’ Wallabies break from deep and Giteau chips ahead for Hynes. Jacobs wins race back for ball but then sends suicide pass inside and Giteau claims and crashes over. But great defence from Fourie on Giteau prevents try.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    57'’ Burger and Rossouw on for Brussow and Spies.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    56'’ Aussies win scrappy possession and go through series of pick and drives. Boks defence good. O'Connor tries to work Elsom into corner but ball is spilled under pressure from Ndungane.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    54'’ Free-kick Aussies for Boks joining line out. Wallabies take quick tap and Elsom burts clean through. Elsom hauled down short but Boks concede penalty. Genia takes quickly and crashes over. Ref goes to video official and it looks like the scrum-half lost control after good work from du Preez. Gutsy effort from Genia but no try. Scrum Aussies 5m from line.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    51'’ Long bounce pass O'Connor to Mitchell, who kicks ahead and catches Steyn deep in defence and charges kick into touch. Matfield taken out in lineout and penalty Boks who clear upfield.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    47'’ Styen tries little chip over Aussie defensive line but Fourie just unable to claim ball. Nice idea and nearly came off.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    43'’ Spies breaks from base of scrum and sets up attack. Ball recycled and Steyn opts for shot at goal but scuffs it.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    42'’ Huge hit Smit on Moore and Boks force tunover and break into Wallabies territory. But Aussies force tunover and break upfield through Chisholm. Ball recycled but Giteau stuck in two minds and concedes scrum. Exciting start to second half.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    41'’ Barnes gets second half underway.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    40'’ Aussies fail to win scrum but ref blows for half-time. A great 40 minutes despite being try-less. Both sides looking to run ball at every opportunity and plenty of line breaks. Much better from the Wallabies who take a 9-6 lead into the break. Second half should be a cracker.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    40'’ Aussies fail to claim du Preez high ball, and Boks get put in to scrum in their 22m after Hynes knock on. Dangerous position for the boks who are looking for score before half-time. Ball spread wide to Jacobs on right wing, ball is recycled and Brussow is over but ref calls forward pass by du Preez.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    37'’ Steyn curls ball round superbly and cuts Wallabies' lead to 9-6.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    35'’ Aussies taking game to Boks and stretching their defence. O'Connor almost through and Horwill goes close. Ball recycled and Giteau lands drop goal with his wrong foot. Nice kick and Wallabies lead 9-3.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    33'’ Moore on for injured Polota-Nau. Looks like rib injury.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    32'’ Big scrum from the Wallabies as Robinson does an excellent job on Smit. Penalty Australia as Smit pops up. Skipper having another difficult time in the scrum.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    31'’ Hynes on for injured Turner.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    29'’ Poor lineout throw from Wallabies, Boks pinch ball and Steyn lands a decent drop goal. 6-3 Wallabies but they handed the Boks chance to cut lead.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    25'’ Penalty to Wallabies for Brussow blocking ball coming out. No mistakes from Giteau and Wallabies lead 6-0, if somewhat against the run of play.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    23'’ de Villiers is clean through Giteau and finds Fourie who is stopped just short of scoring on his 50th appearance for the Boks. Surely it's just a matter of time before we have a try in this game. Some grea rugby!

  • Australia-S.Africa

    20'’ Boks on the attack now as they go through phases in Wallabies 22. Great game so far and big tackle Polota-Nau on Brussow forces knock on. Walabies clear up field and Habana tries long drop goal - never on!

  • Australia-S.Africa

    18'’ Giteau cuts Boks defence to shreds but is brought down just short of the try-line by Habana - again. Lovely break by the Aussie fly-half, but should have fed Barnes who was clear to his left.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    17'’ Genia makes a sniping break, bounces out of tackle and feeds Turner on the right wing. But stunning tackle from Habana forces ball from his gasp. Ref goes to video official but knock on is ruled. Scrum Boks 5m from their line.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    15'’ Mitchell makes another incursion but ball is spilled forward and Boks counter through Habana, Pienaar and Fourie. Thrilling stuff and great defence as well.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    13'’ O'Connor penalised for going off his feet and Boks kick for touch 10m inside Wallabies half. Another clean take and another well-set rolling maul. But Aussies win penalty for Brussow going off his feet this time and Barnes clears danger up field deep into Boks territory.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    11'’ Mitchell into the line at speed but Boks defence is good. Aussies go wide again and Barnes grubbers through but it's too long and Ndungane touches down comfortably.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    9'’ Aussies find good touch but Boks pinch throw and clear long downfield. Wasted chance for Wallabies. Boks try to run from deep and Pienaar is collared and Aussies pinch ball and set up another attack.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    8'’ Boks take lineout and set up rolling maul which makes 15m into Aussie half. Du Preez tries snipe round the blind side but his kick ahead is blocked and Aussies win penalty. Dangerous signs of Boks lineout and maul.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    6'’ Boks offside and Giteau has first chance on goal. Lovely strike from the Wallabies fly-half and Australia rewarded for their ambition. 3-0.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    3'’ First scrum and Boks again make holes in Aussie midfield as De Villers puts Fourie clean through. Boks continue attack but move breaks down and Wallabies try to run out of defence through Ashley-Cooper. Thrilling but daring stuff from Aussies. Great start to the game.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    2'’ Box kick from Genia and Spies smashed into touch by Elsom. Good start for Wallabies. Genia goes high again and Ashley-Cooper secure ball, but Boks turn over and try to counter.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    1'’ Referee Wayne Barnes blows his whistle and Morne Steyn gets the game underway.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    80'’ Giteau adds conversion to make it 32-25.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    80'’ Genia feeds Turner and he dances through Boks to go over for Wallabies third try. Too late but makes scoreline more respectable. 32-22.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    78'’ Wallabies finishing on front foot as they look to claim a third try. Boks defence holds them up going into the final minute. Elsom keeps on attacking down short side.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    75'’ Jannie du Plessis and Januarie on for Smit and de Preez.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    76'’ Giteau misses drop on goal as he tries to save time!

  • Australia-S.Africa

    74'’ Great kick from Turner moves Wallabies into Boks 22. Can they pinch Boks throw and grab quick try to make this game interesting. Elsom does and Wallabies create another try for Giteau. 32-18. Lazy defence from Boks.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    73'’ Pienaar off for Steyn.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    68’ Penalty to Boks as scrum goes down for third time. Steyn lines up kick for goal and make it 32-13.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    66'’ Lineout move from Boks as Bekker feeds Fourie through the middle. But scrum-half held up short and ball knocked on as they try to move it to blind side. Scrum Wallabies 10m from their try-line.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    65'’ Boks pinch possession and Habana launched counter. Ball spread to Pietersen on right wing and he kicks ahead, forcing O'Connor to concede touch in Wallabies 22. Looks like Pietersen has pulled a hamstring and that's why he kicked. But attacking lineout for Boks.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    63'’ Wallabies batter Boks defensive line but so far tackling is good. Wallabies retain possession. Genia has added a bit of spark to their attacks with his quick delivery. Into 12th phase now!

  • Australia-S.Africa

    61'’ Big shove from Wallabies and they earn another penalty. Smit appears to be struggling in Boks front row and Wallabies opt for another scrum and have good attacking position deep in Boks 22.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    59'’ Penalty Wallabies - again from scrum - and Giteau finds touch 10m from Boks try line. But long throw pinched by Spies and chance again goes begging. Boks fail to find touch and Wallabies set up another attack.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    54'’ Botha has been replaced by Bekker in Boks second row.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    54'’ Steyn adds conversion and Boks lead 29-13.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    53'’ Lovely kick from Pietersen into Wallabies 22. Wallabies make a mess of their throw and Smit makes 10m towards try line. Boks recycle ball but fail to take advantage of overlap as Habana knocks on. Ref calls them back for earlier Wallabies knock on and fantastic move from scrum puts Habana through for his second try. 27-13. Great stuff from the Boks!

  • Australia-S.Africa

    49'’ Penalty Wallabies and Giteau finds touch just outside Boks 22. But throw not straight and another chance goes begging.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    46'’ Cross crashes into Boks midfield and Wallabies run move on blind side with Elsom. Wallabies picking and driving but look better when they spin ball which they do now. O'Connor almost through but pass is deemed forward and scrum to Boks.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    45'’ Just the start the Wallabies were after and they earn another penaly as Boks stand up in scrum, allowing Giteau chance to find touch deep in the Boks half.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    44'’ Giteau makes it 22-13.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    43'’ Pienaar caught in possession and penalty Wallabies. Burgess take quick tap and Wallabies launch attack. Boks clearance poor and Elsom sets up another attack. O'Connor makes ground and feeds Ashley-Copper. Wallabies continue attack and win penalty, Giteau takes quick tap and dances his way over. Ref goes to video official for confirmation but it lokos good. ref say yes and Wallabies now 22-11 behind.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    41'’ Steyn gets second half underway. All to do for the Aussies.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    40'’ Penalty Wallabies for Boks offside. One last chance before half-time for Giteau to cut the gap, which he does. 22-6 going into the break and the Wallabies have it all to do in the second half.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    38'’ Wallabies pinch Boks throw but Boks defence is good and they pinch ball back.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    37'’ Poor clearance from Hynes and Boks counter. Brussow breaks one tackle but Wallabies defence is good and they win scrum down and the free kick for Boks not engaging properly. Lovely touch from Ashley-Cooper moves them down to Boks 22.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    34'’ Steyn nails conversion to make it 22-3.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    33'’ Pienaar send up another hight ball, de Villiers pressures Turner and ball bounces kindly for Habana, who bursts clear for Boks third try! 20-3. Excellent chasing by de Villiers gets its reward.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    32'’ Steyn off target, which makes it two missed kicks tonight. Not often we see that from Steyn!

  • Australia-S.Africa

    31'’ Boks lineout imperious again today as they win another throw and set up another rolling maul, controlled by Brussow at the back as they make 20m into Aussie half before winning penalty for Smith coming around wrong side. Superb play by the Boks and good to see them taking advantage of new law preventing collapsing.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    28'’ Turner almost through but ref calls them back for penalty for du Plessis lying on the wrong side. Another chance for Giteau. This time Giteau on target to make it 15-3.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    25'’ Boks penalised for men in front of kicker and Giteau opts to go for goal this time from Boks 10m line. Off target again though and that's none from two after making six from six last week.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    23'’ Good work again from Gieteau releases Elsom down left wing but ball again is spilled in tackle. Boks clearance is charged down so ref calls them back for scrum on 22.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    22'’ Boks defence again forces Wallabies to spill ball but Steyn kick downfield goes straight out so home side have lineout back on Boks 22. But Boks steal throw and Pietersen kicks downfield.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    20'’ Wallabies win lineout but unable to make any ground and Smith knocks on resulting in scrum for Boks. Boks pressure is in defence is huge. Spies breaks from back of scrum and makes 10m but pass from de Villiers to Brussow goes forward. But Boks confident to run at every opportunity!

  • Australia-S.Africa

    18'’ Steyn under pressure from kick-off and Boks concede penalty. Wallabies opt to kick for corner rather than take pot at goal. Not sure about that decision!

  • Australia-S.Africa

    17'’ Lovely kick from Steyn makes it 15-0.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    14'’ Du Preez kicks downfield and this time Elsom knocks on simple catch. That's three knock ons from Wallabies so far - two for Brown and one for Elsom. Attacking scrum for Boks, but they also knock on and Pienaar kicks goes long. Scrum baack to Wallabies on their 10m line. Penalty Boks for Alexander collapsing and chance for Steyn to extend lead.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    12'’ Bit better from Wallabies as Giteau gets an attack going with aid of Elsom. Boks penalised for going over the top - Smit? - and Giateau has chance to cut their lead. But a scruffy looking effort and ball is pushed wide.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    11'’ Amazingly Steyn misses conversion from in front of posts!

  • Australia-S.Africa

    10'’ Scrum Boks just outside Wallabies 22 and they spread it to Fourie who is clean through to score under the posts. Mix up between Giteau and Burgess in defence there as Boks take 12-0 lead.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    7'’ Lovely touch line conversion from Steyn makes it 7-0.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    6'’ Comfortable lineout take by Boks and they set up rolling maul before Spies crashes into Wallabies defence. Boks spread ball wide thorugh du Preez, Steyn and Habana before Wallabies pinged for Smith playing ball off feet. Du Preez takes quick tap and crashes over. 5-0 Boks. Well deserved try.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    2'’ Boks win lineout and immediately make ground through the middle through Fourie. Strong start for the Boks, but ref pings them for crossing between de Villiers and du Plessis.

  • Australia-S.Africa

    1'’ Giteau gets the game underway, Pienaar takes catch and kicks upfield. Brown makes mess with catch and spills ball into touch.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    79'’ Rokocoko put into space on right wing but Wallabies defence good. Carter chips towards corner, Ashley-Cooper and Turner make a mess of it and give Carter chance on goal when Turner fails to release. Carter on target from out wide and NZ lead 19-18.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    77'’ Nice mark by Turner who then finds good touch. Can the Wallabies hold on for last few minutes?

  • Australia-New Zealand

    76'’ NZ pick and drive towards Wallabies line. Carter back in the pocket ready for drop at goal. 14th phase and ball goes to carter and he scuffs his kick!

  • Australia-New Zealand

    73'’ Polota-Nau is on for Moore and So'oialo for Kaino.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    73'’ Mitchell kick goes too long and NZ have scrum back deep in Wallabies half.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    70'’ Wallabies on the attack now. Moore drives into NZ defence but is penalised for not releasing, allowing Carter to relieve the pressure.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    69'’ Lovely work from Burgess puts Hynes clear down left wing. Hynes makes 40m and chips ahead but NZ gather only for Elsom to smash Ross into touch!

  • Australia-New Zealand

    68'’ NZ fail to roll away after lovely break from Ashley-Cooper and Giteau has chance to re-take lead for Australia, which he does. Wallabies ahead 18-16.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    66'’ Lovely touchline conversion from Carter and NZ lead 16-15.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    65'’ Well played Giteau as he dispossesses Thorne. But Wallabies kick charged down and NZ launch attack through McCaw, Reid, Sivivatu and Nonu, who is put free in the corner to go over for game's fist try. 15-14.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    64'’ NZ winning battle of break down in this half. Elsom is getting treatment for leg injury but continues as NZ kick penalty to touch in Wallabies half. Aussies need to make some changes here!

  • Australia-New Zealand

    62'’ Rare chance for Wallabies as Hynes claims Burgess kick ahead after mistake by Rokocoko. But Hynes fails to see support inside and his kick ahead goes into touch.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    60'’ Sivivatu again cases havoc in Wallabies defence as they fail to claim high ball. NZ camped in Aussie territory since half time.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    59'’ Ref calls them back for earlier penalty to NZ and Carter has chance from near touchline to put them within one score. Nice kick and Wallabies lead now just 15-9.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    57'’ NZ force turnover and Cowan causes panic in Wallabies defence with lovely chip over the top. Aussies some how clear their lines but NZ take quick throw and continue to attack. Can the Wallabies survive as NZ have eight phase? Reid knocks on and respite for Wallabies.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    55'’ Wallabies being really stretched now. Ross makes break and feeds Muliaina at speed, but McCaw knocks on pass and scrum down for home side. Worrying signs for Australia!

  • Australia-New Zealand

    52'’ Aussies win scrum deep in their 22 but concede another scrum when Burgess runs into his own man. Aussies concede free kick at scrum, Reid takes quick tap and Cowan crashes over only for ref to call them back for Kaino obstruction.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    50'’ NZ attacking deep into Wallabies 22, edging forward towards Aussie try line. NZ opt to go blind but Sivivatu pass to Carter is forward and the fly-half's touch down is disallowed! Clearly forward. Hynes did well to pressure Sivivatu into making the error.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    48'’ McAlister has taken another knock to head when he clashed with Hynes and is replaced by Donald.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    48'’ Nonu pinged for not releasing and Giteau lands penalty to move Wallabies 15-6 ahead. NZ making too many errors and failing to capitalise on Brown's stretch in the sin bin!

  • Australia-New Zealand

    45'’ O'Connor has been limping and is replaced by Hynes.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    45'’ Wallabies concede another penalty and Carter this time on target to cut score to 12-6.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    43'’ Cross on for Barnes and Nonu for Smith.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    43'’ Carter pushes kick on goal and fails to cut Wallabies lead. Let off for Australia but they will need to buckle down while Brown is off.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    41'’ Caerter gets second half underway and Elsom claims the ball cleany.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    40'’ Giteau on target and Wallabies lead 12-3 going into the break.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    40'’ Wallabies finishing half on the front foot. Barnes and Giteau combine well in midfield, Barnes breaks NZ defence and feeds Sharpe, who is brought down by Cowan just short. Sharpe fails to find his support runners and NZ concede penalty on their own line. Should have been a yellow and ref warns McCaw!

  • Australia-New Zealand

    40'’ Smith knocks on and allows Wallabies to counter. Ashley-Cooper grubs ahead but Cowans easily wins race back to touch down.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    38'’ Lovely take from Sivivatu sets up NZ attack but Hore takes wrong option and fails to feed support runners outside him. Ball is retained but McAlister knocks on.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    36'’ NZ pinch ball from kick off and stretch Wallabies defence with series of attacks. Wallabies tackling is good and they earn penalty after six phases when McCaw goes to ground illegally.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    35'’ Scrappy passage of play and NZ concede penalty for going to ground and then marched back another 10 for talking back to ref. Penalty now in range for Giteau and the fly-half makes no mistakes. Wallabies lead 9-3.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    32'’ Al Baxter off after suffering in the last scrum and Alexander on at prop. Risky call from Deans!

  • Australia-New Zealand

    31'’ O'Connor touch goes straight out and NZ have lineout back in Wallabies half. Littel between the two sides so far and not the feast of running rugby we'd been hoping for!

  • Australia-New Zealand

    28'’ Carter wins penalty for obstruction after chip ahead. Daft decision as NZ lose 10m from where they were! Poor refereeing. NZ win long throw and attack through their backs only to concede penalty for Hore hands in a ruck.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    25'’ McAlister loops his wing and full-back to create a little space but his chip ahead is slightly too long and Giteau touches down comfortably.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    23'’ Lovely touch from Carter moves NZ into Wallabies 22. Robinson back on.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    20'’ NZ on the attack now and producing some lovely quick passes, but concede penalty after big hit by Brown on Smith.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    17'’ NZ pressure Wallabies scrum and earn put in in attacking position. Ball is spread wide to Sivivatu but the wing fails to read Smith's pass and knocks on.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    11'’ Baxter leads pick and go and NZ penalised for Kaino not releasing in the tackle. Another good chance for Giteau and he slots it to give Wallabies 6-3 lead.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    8'’ Wallabies' turn to launch rolling maul from lineout and make 20m upfield. Burgess sends up box kick but Sivivatu claims cleanly.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    6'’ Giteau makes half break as Wallabies attack from line out ball. NZ infringe and chance for Aussies to draw level. Giteau on target to level scores 3-3.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    4'’ Lovely strike from Carter and NZ lead 3-0.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    2'’ NZ win lineout and set up rolling maul. Carter puts through grubber but Wallabies pinch ball and try to launch counter. Giteau offside as ball is spilled by Aussies.

  • Australia-New Zealand

    1'’ Barnes gets us started and immediate penalty to NZ as Elsom takes McCaw out.

  • S.Africa-Australia

    79'’ PENALTY! Morne Steyn adds another penalty and that's it for Australia. Indiscipline has cost them in Cape Town today. Well that and the awesome boot of Morne Steyn!

  • S.Africa-Australia

    68'’ CONVERSION! Giteau converts his own try and Australia are 11 points adrift with just over 10 minutes left to play. This could be an interesting conclusion to a match that looked over and done with

  • S.Africa-Australia

    67'’ TRY AUSTRALIA! The ball finds it's way out to Matt Giteau, who decides to go it alone and stretches out to score the try that goes some way to redeeming his earlier mis-demeanours

  • S.Africa-Australia

    56'’ PENALTY! Morne Steyn's seventh successful kick of the afternoon puts the hosts two coverted tries ahead of Australia as the task becomes even tougher for the tourists

  • S.Africa-Australia

    41'’ Righto, are you ready for this?! Berrick Barnes gets the second half underway. Australia still have two men in the bin remember - Giteau with about four minutes left and Brown with five and a half or so ...

  • S.Africa-Australia

    36'’ PENALTY! Morne Steyn easily adds another three points to the Springboks tally and Australia still have another four minutes until half time with only 13 men on the pitch

  • S.Africa-Australia

    28'’ TRY SOUTH AFRICA! Skipper John Smit produces a simply brilliant chip through along the ground with his left foot for Habana to chase. The speedy left wing can't quite get there as Turner goes to ground to try and grab the ball. But the Australian winger fails and Victor Matfield is there to dive on the ball as it dribbles over the line

  • S.Africa-Australia

    26'’ DROP GOAL SOUTH AFRICA! The Springboks recycle the ball well out to the left wing before Bryan Habana runs into traffic. Australia turn the ball over and clear but Morne Steyn is in the pocket and thumps the ball between the posts with ease when it reaches him!

  • S.Africa-Australia

    22'’ PENALTY! Guess what?! Steyn puts the ball right between the posts with relative ease and South Africa lead once again

  • S.Africa-Australia

    15'’ DROP GOAL AUSTRALIA! Fantastic kick from Berrick Barnes off his less-favoured left foot. The young fly-half found himself in the perfect position right in front of the posts and with a little space, and did well to thump the ball between the posts to snatch the lead back for the Aussies. Phew, its been a frantic first 15 minutes!

  • S.Africa-Australia

    14'’ PENALTY! Steyn puts South Africa in the lead with his third successful kick of the afternoon much to the delight of the incredibly vociferous home crowd!

  • S.Africa-Australia

    12'’ PENALTY! Steyn adds another three points to his personal tally! It's another easy kick and the South African's can go this all day - just chip away at Australia

  • S.Africa-Australia

    8'’ PENALTY! An easy kick for the young man rapidly establishing himself as a hero in South Africa and Steyn reduces the deficit to four points

  • S.Africa-Australia

    3'’ Giteau manages to pull his conversion across just enough to add the extras from the left touchline. 7-0 Australia within five minutes - Robbie Deans couldn't have asked for much more

  • S.Africa-Australia

    2'’ WHAT A FANTASTIC START FOR AUSTRALIA! The line-out is inch-perfect as is the passing as Berrick Barnes picks a great running line before finding Adam Ashley-Cooper on the left wing and the full-back hands off JP Pietersen and forces his way through Francois Steyn to cross over the line!

  • S.Africa-Australia

    1'’ Morne Steyn gets the clash underway to a massive roar from the crowd ...

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    74'’ Morne Steyn, with all 31 points, becomes the all-time highest points scorer in a Tri Nations game with the resulting kick. 31-19.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    65'’ Another sub Keven Mealamu penalised at the breakdown. Morne Steyn kicks three more for a personal 28 points - becoming the highest individual points-scorer in this fixture.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    62'’ WHAT A KICK!! Luke McAlister, only on the pitch for a few moments, strikes a penalty from his own half to make the score 25-19. In these conditions and given he is probably not warmed up yet, that is just brilliant.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    57'’ Morne Steyn kicks a penalty from close in to re-extend the gap to nine points. New Zealand are promising to do great things but will not win if they do not match the clinical approach of their opponents.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    51'’ Donald scores three points from the resulting penalty. The move involved Sivivatu, Muliaina and Conrad Smith.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    48'’ The pressure building against NZ as we enter phase 10 of the attack... back to Morne Steyn in the pocket, whose drop comes back off the post!!

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    41'’ The second half starts. New Zealand kicking from right to left.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    40+1'’ Morne Steyn kicks it from a way out to increase the lead to 22-13 heading into the break.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    40'’ Francois Steyn with a massive kick for Bryan Habana to chase on the increasingly-wet turf... and NZ cannot get the ball to touch as the referee signals a penalty against them!!

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    37'’ Fourie du Preez plucked the ball out of the scrum and gave it to Steyn, who wrongfooted the defence and crossed near the posts. He converts for 19-13.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    37'’ MORNE STEYN WITH HIS FIRST TEST TRY!!

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    32'’ Morne Steyn kicks from near the 10-metre line. 13-12.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    29'’ It probably prevented a try: a Kiwi in the crowd is scandalised. Donald kicks easily enough for 13-9.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    26'’ NZ lose the ball in their own scrum and when the ball pops out the home end, Morne Steyn is already in position for a drop goal... his effort is well wide.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    18'’ From the resulting scrum NZ again do not bind properly and Steyn kicks for 10-9!! The home fans are back in good voice.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    16'’ Donaldo crunched as the ball drops to him and Pietersen is there to kick it on and chase it to the try-line... Jerome Kaino is back to defend but hesitates and almost allows the Springbok to get there first!! He is tackled near the line and now his side are under pressure...

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    15'’ South Africa hit back immediately and are rewarded with a penalty. Fly-half Steyn kicks it. 10-6.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    12'’ Donald converts brilliantly from the touchline to give NZ a seven-point advantage. Perfectly placed.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    12'’ TRY FOR THE ALL BLACKS!! Isaac Ross in the corner after a clever pass from scrum-half Jimmy Cowan. Before that Mils Muliaina and Sitiveni Sivivatu combined to put them in position.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    7'’ The scores are level as Donald sends over a pretty straight penalty kick. Errors from both sides in the opening minutes.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    5'’ Penalty to South Africa as JP Pietersen was fouled as he looked to challenge... Morne Steyn kicks for 3-0.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    1'’ South Africa kick off, attacking to our left.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    79'’ Ralepelle on for Bismarck Du Plessis.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    78'’ Fantastic kick by Morne Steyn and Boks lead now back to nine points. 28-19.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    77'’ Boks looking to keep ball tight and run down clock as McAlister comes on for Smith. NZ penalised for coming in from the side and SA have another long chance on goal.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    75'’ Donald again on target to make it 25-19 and a one-score game!

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    73'’ Nine-point lead for Boks but there is still seven minutes to play. Boks concede penalty and NZ have immediate chance to put themselves to within one score.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    72'’ Good driving maul from lineout by NZ, and the spread ball wide to Sivivatu on left wing. NZ retain possession but Weepu delayed pass knocked on and Spies kicks up field. NZ chase back to prevent Spies score but Weepu makes crazy pass and Fourie gets ball to go over in the right corner. 25-16.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    68'’ Rossouw on for Botha in Boks second row.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    66'’ Smit is off with a blood injury and Jannie du Plessis is on in Boks front row.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    65'’ Donald nails kick and cuts Boks lead to 20-16. Still all the play for in this one and likely to go down to the wire!

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    64'’ NZ upping the tempo here as they build series of patient attacks. Woodcock given some room on left wing, NZ retain possession and finally win penalty for Boks hands in a ruck - Botha at fault this time.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    60'’ Smit dispossesed and Sivivatu breaks couple of tackles before knocking on in pass to Mealamu. NZ pinch ball from scrum and launch attack into Boks half.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    57'’ Mealamu on for Hore in NZ front row.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    57'’ Steyn kicks scruffy penalty and Boks lead 20-13.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    57'’ Boks batter NZ defensive line with Spies again prominent. But NZ tackling is strong and they force Boks back. Morne Styen makes brave break into NZ half before winning penalty for visitors going off their feet.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    54'’ Lovely kick from du Preez and Boks earn scrum in NZ for knock on by Rockocoko. Excellent chance here for Boks.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    52'’ Smith turned over and NZ spin ball to Sivivatu wide on left wing. Boks concede penalty for de Villiers holding on and Donald has another chance to cut Boks' lead. Change in momentum of game as Donald lands lovely kick to make it 17-13.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    49'’ Donald adds conversion and NZ right back in it at 17-10.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    48'’ Great set piece move by NZ sees Leonard pop ball up for Smith at speed and the centre evades several tackles with a wending run to score a lovely try. 17-8. Hesitant defence from Boks and well-taken try by Smith.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    43'’ Good hands puts Frans Steyn clear on right wing. Full-back kicks ahead and NZ handed scrum down when Boks knock on chasing kick. Early test for Franks.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    41'’ Franks on for Tialata in NZ front row.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    42'’ Smith penalised for being in front of kicker and ref awards penalty back in NZ half. Chance for Morne Styen to make and early mark which he does with a lovely penalty. 17-3.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    41'’ Morne Steyn on for Pienaar as Donald gets second half started.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    38'’ Muliaina tries to run from deep but is well tackled. NZ retain possession and try to counter. But Boks tackling is good and NZ concede penalty for not releasing. Another chance for Boks. Pienaar looks to have recovered from injury but he misses another decent chance. That's 9 points now!

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    37'’ Boks go off their feet and Donald finds touch in their 22. Late chance for NZ to get something from this half, but they are struggling to get good attacking ball from lineout.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    33'’ Boks continue to attack and Nonu pinged for offside. Pienaar is down so Styen take simple kick to extend Boks lead to 14-3. Great start for the Boks.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    32'’ Pienaar takes drop shot at goal but ball sails just wide. Right idea, wrongf execution. NZ try quick drop out but Boks are wise to it and Botha makes charge back into NZ 22.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    30'’ Spies disposseses Kaino and Pienaar finds lovely touch deep in NZ 22.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    29'’ Nice burst from Ross and the lock pops the ball up to Rocokoco at speed. NZ continue to attack but lovely work on the ground by Brussow ends the danger. Superb from Brussow, who is doing a great job in the absence of Burger, currently serving suspension for eye-gouging in second Test with Lions.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    26'’ Spies again bursts for the line, but is held up short. Boks spin ball wide, great tackle Smith on de Villiers, but Pienaar takes pop pass and goes over in corner for lovely try. 11-3 and Boks have deserved lead.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    24'’ Spies breaks tackle of McCaw and Boks batter NZ line. Smit held up just short and Boks have another 5m scrum. NZ under huge pressure.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    22'’ Leonard pinged for the second time for crooked feed and Boks take quick tap and attack NZ in their 22. NZ steal ball but forced to touch down over their line and concede 5m scrum. Big moment for both sides here.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    18'’ Testing moment for Pienaar and this time he's on target to give Boks 6-3 lead.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    16'’ Sivivatu this time concedes for coming in from the side. Too many penalties are stopping game from flowing. Boks win lineout, set up driving maul and again NZ concede penalty. This time ref Roland warns McCaw that next time will be a yellow.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    15'’ Boks immediately concede penalty after good work from McCaw and Donald has chance to give NZ the lead. 52m for Donald and he comes up short.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    14'’ Scrappy play by NZ in midfield after a lovely take by Rocokoco and Boks handed another penalty for offisde. Simple chance for Pienaar but again he hits the post! That's six points he's missed now!

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    10'’ High tackle So'oialo on du Plessis and Boks have another kickable chance. Pienaar this time but the fly-half hits upright and NZ lock Ross makes a superb clearing kick.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    8'’ First scrum and NZ get a good nudge to set up attacking ball. Smith makes half break but Boks turnover the Kiwi centre and win penalty for NZ going over the top. Pienaar finds a good touch in NZ half.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    7'’ Penalty Boks as NZ fail to roll away in the tackle after a driving maul from the home side. Long chance for Steyn from a metre inside his half and the full-back nails it beautifully. 3-3.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    4'’ Sivivatu challenged late by de Villiers as he kicks from deep and NZ have penalty back in Boks half. Easy chance for Donald who kicks the three points to give NZ a 3-0 lead.

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    2'’ Pienaar scragged by McCaw and NZ forced turnover before winning penalty. Donald finds a good touch on Boks 22. early chance for the All Blacks but their lineout fails agin!

  • S.Africa-New Zealand

    1'’ The haka is over Pienaar gets the game started.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    79'’ Conrad Smith concedes penalty and Giteau finds touch deep in NZ half. Probably last chance for Aussies but they make a mess of move in midfield, though do well to retain possession.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    77'’ Free kick to Aussies and Palu takes tap, but ref calls him back for incorrect tap and NZ have scrum down. Correct ruling from ref and huge boo-boo by Palu! NZ win scrum and find touch, Aussies take quick throw.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    76'’ Wallabies try to break clear of NZ tacklers but defence holds firm. Smith is dispossesed and Weepu kicks downfield, but his kick is took long and NZ hand Aussies scrum down deep in their own half. Great attacking opportunity for the visitors.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    73'’ Mealamu breaks tackle and takes attack towards Wallabies 22. Thorn continues drive and Wallabies penalised for handling on the deck - looked harsh! - and Donald has another chance to extend lead. NZ lead 22-16.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    70'’ Big kick from O'Connor and Read knocks on just outside his 22. Baxter off for Wallabies and Alexander on.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    69'’ All Blacks starting to exert some control on the game and deny Wallabies possession. When Wallabies do win ball they try to run from their defence but O'Connor sends wild pass behind his runners and Wallabies forced to kick aimlessly downfield.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    68'’ Free kick to NZ at scrum and Thorn takes quick tap and runs at Wallabies defence. But somehow Aussies pinch ball and Giteau clears the danger.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    66'’ O'Connor is on and makes an early error by knocking on in his own half and handing NZ an attacking scrum.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    63'’ Smith fails to roll away in tackle and NZ immediately concede penalty in their own half. Not an easy chance for Giteau and the Wallabies' number 10 pulls his kick.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    62'’ All Blacks on the attack through Smith and earns a penalty and Donald gives All Blacks the lead at 19-16.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    58'’ Sharpe wins lineout and Wallabies set up attack. But Smith knocks on in front of posts and NZ have chance to clear their lines.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    56'’ Muliaina claims Giteau kick ahead and keeps ball in play but Smith is on him quickly and NZ full-back concedes penalty. Giteau finds touch in NZ 22.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    53’ Weepu in for Cowan.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    52'’ Lovely touch finder from Donald moves NZ down to Wallabies 22.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    50'’ Pocock on for Mumm.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    50'’ Replacement Franks gets involved in a minor scuffle between Nonu and Mitchell and concedes penalty. Wallabies find touch in NZ half.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    48'’ All Blacks scrum just outside Wallabies' 22 and good attacking chance for home side. Cowan passes to Smith on blindside but Aussies force turnover and Mitchell counters from his 22 before kicking up field.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    45'’ NZ infringe at kick off and now its Giteau's turn for a shot on goal. Smith too eager to claims restart and Giteau on target from in front of posts to make it 16-16.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    43'’ Moore blocks Thorn as he tries to tackle Burgess and Wallabies hand Donald another chance, this time to take the lead. Again Donald on target to give All Blacks the lead. 16-13.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    41'’ Early chance for All Blacks to level the scores as Wallabies handle in a ruck. Donald from just inside Wallabies' half and nails it well. 13-13. Great start for second half for Kiwis.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    41'’ Giteau gets the second half underway.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    40'’ NZ win lineout and fantastic break from Donald almost results in a try, but Wallabies defender gets hand in way of his final pass and move breaks down. Ref blows for half-time. Wallabies lead 13-10 but will feel they should have taken greater advantage of the wind in their favour. Expect a huge response from the All Blacks in the second half!

  • New Zealand-Australia

    39'’ NZ have lineout in Wallabies' 22 and one last chance before half-time. But again they makes a mess of the lineout and Wallabies handed scrum and Burgess finds good touch.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    33'’ Wallabies on the attack now as they stretch NZ defence on both flanks. Burgess goes close but Hore pinches ball a metre from NZ line, before Aussies concede penalty and Kiwis clear their lines. Worrying times again for NZ.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    32'’ Nonu nails Ashley-Cooper as he tries to run out of his own half and Wallabies concede penalty. Difficult chance for Donald but nor does he get hold of his kick and ball drifts wide to the right.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    30'’ NZ again infringe and hand Giteau another chance to punish them. Wind is in Aussie favour this half and they are being given plenty of chances to take advantage. This time, however, Giteau off target.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    27'’ Donald on target with conversion and makes it 13-10. NZ right back in this.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    26'’ Slick handling from NZ in midfield and Sivivatu and So'olialo set up ezxcellent attacking position deep in Wallabies 22. NZ retain possession and after several attacking waves Smith cuts inside and feeds his skipper McCaw who goes over NZ's opening try. 13-8. Well crafted score.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    24'’ Sivivatu evades couple of tackles to set up attacking position for NZ. Cowan chips over and forces Mitchell to run ball into touch. Lineout NZ in Aussie 22.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    19'’ Baxter again penalised at scrum and NZ clear their lines. But NZ lose another lineout, this time to Sharpe, and McCaw penalised for lying on wrong side. Another chance for Giteau, who makes it 13-3 after his effort goes in off the posts.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    18'’ Smith charges down Donald - offside surely? - and Giteau pinches loose ball. But somehow Giteau and Barnes mess up a three on one advantage before Smith knocks on. Big, big miss!

  • New Zealand-Australia

    16'’ NZ try to launch counter but big tackle Palu on McCaw sees home skipper knock on and hand Wallabies an attacking scrum. But NZ pinch it and set up another attack.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    15'’ Ashley-Cooper tries to claim high-ball, knocks on and Wallabies penalised for offside. Robinson prevents quick tap and ref marches Wallabies back another 10m, making Donald's chance easier. This time he nails it and cuts Wallabies' lead to 10-3.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    12'’ Baxter pinged for dropping scrum and NZ have chance to cut deficit. Looked a tad harsh to me as it looked like Woodcock went in on the angle. Tough chance for Donald and he pushes it just wide,

  • New Zealand-Australia

    10'’ Giteau claims high ball and AB's penalised for Hore not rolling away in the tackle. Chance for Giteau to extend Wallabies lead from just inside NZ half. Fly-half on target and NZ trail 10-0 with 10 minutes gone. Henry's side have their work cut out!

  • New Zealand-Australia

    6'’ It's all Australia at the moment as Deans's side launch another attack, with Barnes again showing what an exciting talent he is. All started with AB's missing their jumpers at lineout and Smith pinching ball. Ashley-Cooper also looking dangerous.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    5'’ Giteau lands neat conversion to make it 7-0 with five minutes played.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    4'’ All Blacks tacklers drift off Wallabies' attack and Barnes steps inside two tackles to go over for a superb opening try. Wallabies lead 5-0. What a start for the visitors.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    1'’ Early up and under from Donald and then Wallabies penalised for closing gap at first lineout. AB's opt for scrum and Donald again send up high ball which Jane does well to claim.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    1'’ Donald gets the 2009 Tri-Nations under way.