Bledisloe Cup

Australia’s desire to play running rugby in superb conditions backfired twice as New Zealand pumped them 93-40 across two Tests.

The wisdom of holding a monster truck extravaganza seven days before a rugby Test was questioned by Dave Rennie.

New Zealand crushed Australia 36-7 in the first half to ensure a 2-0 Bledisloe Cup clean sweep on Saturday.

The Wallabies have slumped to a 13th successive loss to the All Blacks with the Kiwis claiming a dominant Bledisloe Cup win in Sydney.

If results go as expected in pool play next year, world No.2 New Zealand will meet top-ranked South Africa in the quarter-finals.

The Wallabies’ chances of snapping a horror losing streak against the All Blacks have taken a big hit.

With last weekend’s thumping win securing the silverware, there had been speculation he would ring the changes.

One observation from the punters was how big some of the Wallabies looked in comparison to the Kangaroos.

If the Wallabies aren’t hungry for success after this Bledisloe Cup starvation, then when will they ever be?

The Wallabies’ heavy loss in the Bledisloe opener has been compounded after two stars were ruled out of the second clash.