A brilliant solo try by Joe Rokocoko and the ever-efficient kicking of Daniel Carter guided New Zealand to a 13-9 win over Australia in the Tri-Nations in Brisbane on Saturday.
Rokocoko beat two defenders in a blistering run to the line to score the only try of the match after 10 minutes while Carter converted then added a penalty and a drop goal in a personal haul of nine points.
Australia's points came from three Stirling Mortlock penalties as the Wallabies failed to find a way through the resolute New Zealand defence.
New Zealand's win was their third in as many matches of this year's Tri-Nations series and lifted them to 13 points in the standings with Australia on six and South Africa yet to register a point after two defeats. It also meant they they retain the Bledisloe Cup.
Australia host the Springboks in Sydney next weekend.
