Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies player ratings from 33-25 first Test loss to All Blacks
The Wallabies have dug themselves a big Bledisloe Cup hole after losing 33-25 in the opening Test at Auckland's Eden Park.
Here's how the Aussie players rated as we look ahead to the rematch at the same ground next week.
1: James Slipper 5/10
Fairly solid display up front. Won a scrum penalty, but also conceded one.
2: Brandon Paenga-Amosa 4.5/10
Had some serious lineout wobbles in a tricky breeze, but held his own at scrum time.
3: Allan Alaalatoa 6/10
Fifty three hard working minutes, gaining parity at scrum time and doing the dirty work.
4: Darcy Swain 5/10
Impressed with short passing game, but was unable to stop Sevu Reece from scoring and was a bit up and down in the lineout.
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5: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 6.5/10
Typical no-nonsense display with a great work rate around the field.
6: Rob Valetini 5/10
Very limited opportunities to showcase his strong ball-running ability.
7: Michael Hooper 6.5/10
Applied constant pressure on defence to thwart a number of All Blacks attacking raids. Conceded a costly penalty just before halftime.
Michael Hooper and the Wallabies after an All Blacks try. Getty
8: Harry Wilson 6/10
Plenty of intent, but the game lacked a bit of rhythm for Wilson to really shine and he received plenty of attention from the defence.
9: Tate McDermott 6/10
Kicking game became more prominent in the second half and was in the thick of all the first half attack.
10: Noah Lolesio 4/10
Lovely grubber kick for Tom Banks' second try, but had a very tough night from the tee in tricky conditions.
11: Andrew Kellaway 7.5/10
Called up to the starting side for Koroibete and didn't disappoint - with or without the ball. Showed excellent support play and speed to run in the opening try.
12: Hunter Paisami 5.5/10
Hot and cold performance from the powerful midfielder – showing plenty of stinging defence in the first half, but threw an intercept pass to concede a try in the second.
13: Len Ikitau 6/10
Understated game where he didn't get many opportunities to run with the ball, but very solid on defence.
14: Jordan Petaia 3/10
Straight back from injury, but didn't get his first touch until the 26th minute and few thereafter.
15: Tom Banks 7.5/10
Shelled a high kick at the back, but bounced back very well with two tries and a nice line break.
Reserves
16: Jordan Uelese 7/10
Lineout work was steady and had the final say with a try on fulltime.
17: Angus Bell 7/10
Subbed on in the 63rd minute, won a scrum penalty and ran hard.
18: Taniela Tupou 6.5/10
Toiled away in the tight channels without much reward, but did make a difference.
19: Matt Philip 7/10
Adding some serious starch after coming on, both as a ball-runner and towering presence at lineout time.
20: Fraser McReight 6.5/10
Got his first Test match action of the year and looked good in contact, as well as winning a turnover penalty.
21: Jake Gordon 6/10
Came on in 71st minute and added organisation for the strong finish.
22: Matt To'omua 6.5/10
Made an immediate impact in the final quarter, making a couple of strong charges and putting Banks in space for his first try.
23: Reece Hodge N/A
Came on in the dying minutes, but only saw the ball once.
