Thanks to the offensive bonus won against the Australians, the New Zealanders lead the standings with 19 points.

South Africa, which receives Argentina at 5:05 p.m. Paris time, must also win the victory with the offensive bonus and at least 39 points difference to hope to win the competition in general goal average.

This big victory and this possible third consecutive success in the Rugby Championship offers some air to Ian Foster, coach challenged for his ups and downs, with six defeats in the last eleven matches.

After their difficult victory in Melbourne last week (39-37), where they won the meeting on a try after the siren when defeat seemed promised to them, the New Zealanders showed more control on Saturday at the Eden Park in a one-sided game.

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It was winger Will Jordan who found the first way to the in-goal (23rd) for his 21st try in as many selections, well served by Jordie Barret and after overflowing the Australian center Jason Petaia in the race .

Ian Foster's men then showed their power and were rewarded with a penalty try (27th) after a maul collapsed by the Wallabies in front of the in-goal.

They rolled out in the second period, still thanks to their forwards, with tries from Samuel Whitelock (47th), Codie Taylor (54th) and Samisoni Taukei'aho (66th).

Long intractable in defense, the Blacks only gave in twice, first after a kicking game blocked by New Zealand opener Richie Mo'unga with the try from Colby Fainga'a (60th), then completely end of the match, Petaia flattening under the posts (80 + 2nd).

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The most penalized team in the competition, Australia once again showed indiscipline, notably being penalized with two yellow cards (Jed Holloway from 3rd, Dave Porecky in 27th), which brings their total to 9 , again the highest of this Rugby Championship.

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