Les Kiss backs Wallabies to 'return fire' in Bledisloe Cup rematch in Sydney after heavy Eden Park defeat
Wallabies head coach Les Kiss is focusing on a Bledisloe Cup rematch in Sydney following a heavy 50-19 defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park. Despite the loss, Kiss remains optimistic about his team's culture and ability to improve for the upcoming match.
Why it matters
The result marks a significant setback for the Wallabies, who had been on a five-match unbeaten streak under Kiss, and highlights the All Blacks' continued dominance at Eden Park.
Wallabies head coach Les Kiss (inset) and fullback Tom Wright in action against the All Blacks.
Wallabies head coach Les Kiss has already turned his focus to next weekend’s Bledisloe Cup rematch in Sydney after they suffered a heavy defeat to the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
The men in black delivered an outstanding all-round performance en route to a deserved 50-19 triumph at Eden Park and outscored their trans-Tasman rivals by seven tries to three.
The result extends New Zealand ‘s unbeaten run at Eden Park to 54 Tests – their last defeat at the famous venue was in 1994 – and it also means they retain the Bledisloe Cup for the 23rd successive year.
Australia ‘s loss is significant as it is the first time they have tasted defeat since Kiss took over the coaching reins and comes after a five-match unbeaten run under his guidance.
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