Sat Sep 28 13:34:25 UTC 2024: ## All Blacks End Six-Year Drought with Dominant Victory Over Wallabies
**Wellington, New Zealand:** The All Blacks stormed to a resounding 33-13 victory over the Wallabies in Wellington on Saturday, ending a six-year drought at home against their trans-Tasman rivals. Winger Caleb Clarke starred with two tries, while the All Blacks back three of Sevu Reece, Will Jordan, and Clarke all scored tries in the first half.
The victory, their third in the Rugby Championship, sees New Zealand finish the tournament on a high note, though they missed out on the title after losses to South Africa and Argentina.
The match was a fitting farewell for All Blacks captain Sam Cane, who played his 100th Test.
“Really pleased to reverse the curse,” said All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett. “We didn’t start too well but I’m really pleased with how we finished. Some grit in defence there and we held out the Aussies.”
The Wallabies, despite a strong first half performance, were ultimately outplayed by the All Blacks, suffering their fifth loss in six Rugby Championship matches.
“Obviously gutted,” said Australia captain Harry Wilson. “That’s not the result we wanted. I thought our first 40 was really good, we showed up, we started fast. But we struggled with possession there in the second half and had a few chances at the end to get some points and we didn’t.”
The victory concludes a mixed Rugby Championship for New Zealand, showcasing their resilience and offensive power while highlighting the need for consistency throughout the tournament.
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