All Blacks v Wallabies: Dave Rennie’s men retain Bledisloe Cup, hit 50 in romp over Wallabies

Follow the action as the All Blacks host the Wallabies at Eden Park. The All Blacks’ unbeaten 53-match run at Eden Park goes on the line tonight, as they host the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup test in Auckland.Their last loss at the ground was against France on July 3, 1994, while you have to go a further eight years back to September 6, 1986 to see when Australia last tasted victory there.While that record is the talk of the town, victory for the All Blacks would see them lock away the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive season, having reclaimed it in 2003.Coach Dave Rennie has been forced to make several changes to his starting side, highlighted by the decision to start Damian McKenzie at first five-eighths following an injury to Richie Mo’unga, and Beauden Barrett slotting in at fullback.In the forwards, former captain Scott Barrett and loose forward Shannon Frizell earn their first caps of the year, while Codie Taylor will captain the side in the absence of Ardie Savea.There is also a new loose forward trio, with Tupou Vaa’i at blindside, Peter Lakai at openside and Wallace Sititi at No 8.For the Wallabies, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii keeps his spot on the left wing, while Len Iktiau returns at centre after overcoming an ankle injury. He will partner Isaac Henry in the midfield with Hunter Paisami suspended.Former All Blacks prop Aidan Ross has also been named on the bench for the Wallabies and should he get on the field, he will become the first player in the professional era to have played test rugby for both for and against New Zealand.Ross is one of only five men to have played test rugby for both New Zealand and Australia, alongside Ted Jessep, Des Connor, Owen Stephens and Alex Hodgman.The All Blacks have won their past 11 tests against Australia.All Blacks v Wallabies historyPlayed – 181All Blacks won – 128 Wallabies won – 45Draws – 8All Blacks points scored – 4051Wallabies points scored – 2642All Blacks v Wallabies past five meetings2025 – All Blacks 28-14, Perth2025 – All Blacks 33-24, Auckland2024 – All Blacks 33-13, Wellington2024 – All Blacks 31-28, Sydney2023 – All Blacks 23-20, DunedinScott Barrett returns to the All Blacks side for the first time this year. Photo / PhotosportAll Blacks v Wallabies line-upsAll Blacks: 1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Codie Taylor (c), 3. Fletcher Newell, 4. Scott Barrett, 5. Josh Lord, 6. Tupou Vaa’i, 7. Peter Lakai, 8. Wallace Sititi, 9. Cam Roigard, 10. Damian McKenzie, 11. Leroy Carter, 12. Jordie Barrett, 13. Quinn Tupaea, 14. Will Jordan, 15. Beauden Barrett.Reserves: 16. Asafo Aumua, 17. George Bower, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Shannon Frizell, 20. Anton Segner, 21. Kyle Preston, 22. Rieko Ioane, 23. Josh Moorby.Wallabies: 1. Angus Bell, 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 3. Allan Alaalatoa, 4. Jeremy Williams, 5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 6. Rob Valetini, 7. Fraser McReight, 8. Harry Wilson (c), 9. Ryan Lonergan, 10. Ben Donaldson, 11. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 12. Len Ikitau, 13. Isaac Henry, 14. Max Jorgensen, 15. Tom Wright.Reserves: 16. Josh Nasser, 17. Aidan Ross, 18. Massimo De Lutiis, 19. Lachlan Shaw, 20. Nick Champion de Crespigny, 21. Tate McDermott, 22. Declan Meredith, 23. Harry Potter.Form guide (past five tests)All Blacks:Lost to South Africa 43-28Lost to South Africa 29-24Lost to South Africa 33-26Beat South Africa 33-16Beat Ireland 40-21WallabiesBeat South Africa 42-38Drew with Argentina 28-28Beat Argentina 27-21Beat Japan 56-17Beat Japan 35-32Andrew Brace will control the All Blacks v Wallabies test at Eden Park. He's officiated a Bledisloe Cup test previously in 2022. Photo / PhotosportAll Blacks v Wallabies refereeIreland’s Andrew Brace takes centre stage for the first Bledisloe Cup test. It will be his fourth test in charge of the All Blacks. His two sideline assistants are Luke Pearce of England and Damian Schneider of Argentina, while Scotland’s Mike Adamson is the TMO and South Africa’s Marius van der Westhuizen is the split screen official.All Blacks v Wallabies TAB oddsAll Blacks $1.25, Wallabies $3.80All Blacks 1-12 $2.90All Blacks 13+ $1.95Draw $26Wallabies 1-12 $5.00Wallabies +13 $13.00All Blacks v Wallabies – how to follow the actionFor live commentary of the All Blacks’ test match against the Springboks, join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB and iHeartRadio.The Alternative Commentary Collective will also be commentating on their iHeartRadio stream.You can watch the game on Sky Sport 1 and it will be livestreaming on Sky Sport Now.You can also find live updates at nzherald.co.nz.Listen to Elliott Smith’s live commentary on Newstalk ZB Sport and iHeartRadio, or join the Alternative Commentary Collective on iHeartRadio and Radio Hauraki.