First, the good news from Phil Kearns for downcast Aussie rugby fans. There is light for Aussie rugby, but it is at the end of a very long tunnel. But he lavished praise on the All Blacks when interviewed by the Herald, while making it clear he thought an Aussie had been central to the All Blacks' success. "But their skill level is incredible...just the pace of the ball movement and accuracy of passing. "The Wallabies were put under pressure in attack and defence by the skills of the All Blacks (in Sydney).

Source: New Zealand Herald August 25, 2016 00:56 UTC