The Tri-Nations ended today in Sydney—NZ’s back. All Blacks beat Australia 43-5—title locked with 3-1 record. Beauden Barrett’s 2 tries, 13 points crushed Wallabies. ANZ Stadium’s 15,000—COVID cap—hushed. Black reigns—rugby’s kings.
Wallabies led 5-3—Hooper’s try early. NZ’s 28-0 run—Rieko Ioane’s speed broke it. Scrum dominated—4 penalties won there. Second half’s 15-0—Mo’unga’s boot iced it. Australia’s youth outmatched—Kiwi power.
It’s not close—Wallabies’ 12 turnovers sank. NZ lost Argentina last week—bounced back. Critics say format’s weak—SA out helped. 1.2 million watched—rugby’s hot. All Blacks’ depth—unreal.
Barrett’s 29—fly-half king. Australia reloads—2023’s next. NZ danced; Sydney waved. Tri-Nations—black.
