Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed in Bledisloe shocker

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 17, 2026

The All Blacks blew the Wallabies away during a 20-minute period to run in five quick tries in the first-half. Here’s how the men in gold rated during the defeat.

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