All Blacks players ratings vs Wallabies: 2025 Rugby Championship

The visiting All Blacks showed their class to beat a valiant Australia effort and put themselves top of the table, with South Africa still to play Argentina later today. 

After an even start, Scott Robertson’s side put their opponents to the sword in the final ten minutes of the first half with two scores from Quinn Tupaea, which gave them a 17-9 lead that they never looked back from. A Len Ikitau try with 15 minutes to go gave the Wallabies a lifeline that they were not able to capitalise on.

It means that the Bledisloe Cup stays in New Zealand and their winning run against the Wallabies is up to a record 11 games.

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Always dangerous with his kicking whenever the game opened up, he combined that with smart running from deep. His energy helped the All Blacks maintain a strong tempo, especially late in the first half, highlighted by a powerful carry off the scrum. Whenever Australia kicked deep, he was there to push it back upfield.

Building on an impressive performance last week, he once again made a big impact. His determination showed when he got under Fraser McReight right on the line to score the first try of the evening, setting the tone early for the team.

Quinn Tupaea put in a strong, impactful shift before coming off after 55 minutes. He made his presence felt early with a solid, well-timed tackle on Max Jorgensen just as the winger was hitting top speed — a crucial defensive moment. On attack, he was just as influential. Tupaea played a key role in the buildup to Carter’s try, powering through the line to gain valuable metres. His own first try was a standout: after controlling a loose ball expertly with his foot, he accelerated past defenders to finish — a moment of real skill and composure. His second was all about momentum and strength, crashing through multiple defenders with no one able to stop him. A short but very effective outing.

Creative and sharp throughout, he played a key role in the game’s flow. His effort at the breakdown helped have the Wallabies’ first try chalked off. A well-weighted kick kept the defense on their toes, while a perfectly timed headed assist set up Tupaea’s try. Always looking to spark something.

Not heavily involved in the game, with only a couple of runs showing glimpses of his potential. Limited service meant fewer chances to make an impact, but he remained solid defensively throughout. It was a notable return to the All Blacks, laying a foundation to build on.

A bit shaky early with a missed long-range penalty and a couple of missed conversions, but he quickly found his rhythm. His quick play and desire to keep the game moving at pace fueled the All Blacks’ powerful surge before halftime. A crucial long-range penalty put them 11 points clear, and a calm late penalty effectively sealed the win.

Quick service and sharp kicking defined his game. By consistently maintaining a high tempo, he helped keep the team’s momentum flowing and the opposition under pressure throughout his time on the field.

A big tackle on Will Skelton stood out, showcasing strong defensive effort. Despite giving away a penalty at the breakdown after several aggressive jackal attempts, his scrummaging remained solid on both sides. Overall, he helped create a reliable platform for the team to build from throughout the match.

Codie Taylor delivered a solid, reliable performance in tough, wet conditions. His lineout throwing was mostly clean, helping the All Blacks dominate the set piece. Taylor’s experience showed through in the tight exchanges, providing stability and precision when it mattered. A quietly effective shift from the veteran hooker.

Was largely pretty quite but the All Blacks’ scrummaging was strong, in large part down to Newell. For that reason, his performance can be considered to be that of someone who did his job very well, but didn’t go too far beyond his remit.

Physical Scott Barrett stood out with a strong early lineout take. With the breakdown heavily monitored by the referee, he was caught off guard later, giving away a silly penalty for not rolling away at the breakdown. Despite that, his presence around the park remained impactful throughout the game. The term ‘captain’s performance’ is pretty fitting.

The young Dutch-born lock and late call-up to the squad, made the most of his opportunity in what was a promising cameo. Thrust into the matchday 23 after Tupou Va’ai’s injury. His lineout work was sharp and proved crucial, helping set the platform for the All Blacks’ first try of the night. He also got stuck in defensively, making a key tackle to halt a threatening attack. Holland came off after 50 minutes, but showed enough to suggest he has a bright future in black.

Strong effort at the breakdown, which was under close watch from the referee throughout the match. His work helped maintain pressure and secure key possessions for the team, contributing steadily in a tightly contested battle at the ruck.

Not getting much ball in hand early on, he made up for it with some trademark, hard work at the breakdown. Solid throughout the game, though not quite at his usual electrifying best — but then again, when you set the bar so high, anything less still means a strong performance.

Peter Lakai was a quiet powerhouse on the field. His tackling was strong and relentless, consistently putting pressure on the opposition. Beyond defence, he showed some clever playmaking skills that helped spark the attack. Always working hard, Lakai’s effort often flew under the radar. He came off after 63 minutes.

The game slowed down a bit in the second half, and as a result the All Blacks were not as potent. The replacements that came on helped to see the game out, but didn’t offer too much beyond that. That is not an easy task though, so credit must be given for their ability to prevent the Wallabies getting back into the game. A late try from George Bower capped things off.