Wallabies ‘faced the music’ as attention turns to Bledisloe II in Sydney

Tom Wright has reflected on the Wallabies’ disappointment after a 50-19 defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park.

Rugby Pass

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:28 PM

Key Things to Know

Tom Wright said the Wallabies must move past their heavy Eden Park defeat ahead of Bledisloe II in Sydney.
The All Blacks defeated Australia 50-19 to retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th straight year.
Australia trailed 17-14 at halftime before conceding multiple second-half tries to Cam Roigard, Codie Taylor, and others.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Wallabies fullback Tom Wright addressed Australia's disappointing 50-19 loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park, emphasizing that the squad must face reality before Bledisloe II. Despite scoring the opening try and trailing just 17-14 at halftime, the Wallabies collapsed in the second half, allowing New Zealand to secure the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year.

New Zealand pulled away after the break through second-half tries from Cam Roigard, Codie Taylor, Leroy Carter, Josh Moorby, and Will Jordan. Looking ahead to the rematch at Sydney's Accor Stadium, Wright insisted the Wallabies cannot dwell on their 12-match losing streak against the All Blacks.

Read the full article on Rugby Pass

Wallabies ‘faced the music’ as attention turns to Bledisloe II in Sydney

More Rugby News

Never Miss a Sports Update