Caleb Clarke scored two tries as New Zealand overcame a slow start to overwhelm Australia in their final match of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The All Blacks racked up five tries to one in a 33-13 win in Wellington to stretch their winning streak against the Wallabies to nine straight matches and leave them with four wins from six in the Rugby Championship.
It was an improved finish to the match for Scott Robertson’s New Zealand, who have faltered badly in the closing stages of several recent Tests, including last week’s 31-28 defeat of the Wallabies that saw them retain the Bledisloe Cup. It was also the 100th Test for former skipper Cane, who was typically industrious and received a standing ovation from a crowd of 32,000 when he was substituted in the second half.
The All Blacks improved their discipline and registered three tries before the interval, all to outside backs.
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