All Blacks v Wallabies: Jordie Barrett urges teammates to back up dominant Bledisloe Cup performance

The midfielder says their win at Eden Park will mean nothing if they can't back it up.

By Ben Francis · NZ Herald

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:01 PM

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Jordie Barrett has challenged the All Blacks to maintain high standards and deliver back-to-back wins against Australia.
The All Blacks secured the Bledisloe Cup for the 24th consecutive year with a 50-19 victory at Eden Park.
New Zealand will look to defend their 12-match unbeaten streak against the Wallabies this weekend in Sydney.

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All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has urged his teammates to deliver another strong performance against the Wallabies in Sydney following their recent 50-19 win at Eden Park. Despite already securing the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year, the 86-test veteran emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards and backing up dominant results.

Barrett and assistant coach Tana Umaga highlighted the Sydney fixture as crucial preparation ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup, with key knockout matches scheduled for Accor Stadium. The upcoming clash also serves as the All Blacks' final test before their northern tour against Scotland, Wales, and England.

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All Blacks v Wallabies: Jordie Barrett urges teammates to back up dominant Bledisloe Cup performance

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