New Zealand delivered a "masterclass" in defeating Australia 22-0 at Eden Park yesterday, Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said, hailing the All Blacks unbeatable on the night.
It was the first time in 50 years the Wallabies have not scored a point against the All Blacks, dating back to a 3-0 defeat in Dunedin in 1962.
The All Blacks only scored one try - they topped up the scoreboard with five penalties by Dan Carter - but although the Wallabies defence was tenacious, Deans said there was no way they could have won.
He rated the 2012 All Blacks better than the side that won the World Cup 10 months ago.
"They gave a masterclass in rugby today and they're a side playing with such confidence, they're getting off-loads away, forwards are making little transfers and confidence builds belief, flow," he said. "It was remarkable we only leaked one try."
The All Blacks only led 9-0 at half-time but broke the game open with two penalties and a try to Israel Dagg in the first eight minutes of the second half.
