Bledisloe Cup: All Blacks vs Wallabies - player ratings

OPINION: On Saturday, the All Blacks turned in another comprehensive performance against Australia to round out a Bledisle Cup clean sweep in Japan.

So, how did the men in black fare individually?

15. Damian McKenzie - 6

Solid performance as a second playmaking option. Not spectacular, but has jumped ahead of Jordie Barrett as the primary option if Ben Smith plays on the wing.

14. Ben Smith - 8

Not for the first time in 2018, Smith was one of the best on show in Yokohama. A constant threat to the Wallabies.

13. Ryan Crotty - 6

Struggled to get involved in attack, but tackled himself to a standstill.

12. Sonny Bill Williams - 7

Great opening quarter - SBW faded in the final 30 minutes but his offload game throughout was at another level. Made good decisions on defence.

11. Rieko Ioane - 8

Lightning speed led to two ABs tries. Defence is still a little dicey, but he is truly world-class with ball in hand.

10. Beauden Barrett - 8

Couldn't find too many gaps with ball in hand, but kept his side on the front foot. Superb with the boot.

Rieko Ioane was in full flight in Yokohama. Photo credit: Getty

9. TJ Perenara - 5

Kind of gutted for Perenara after earning his spot ahead of Smith through form. Played in fast-forward and struggled with his pass. Got caught out on defence a couple of times.

8. Kieran Read - 8

Was a constant threat with ball in hand. Plenty of go-forward.

7. Ardie Savea - 9

Is in the form of his life. Outplayed Hooper and helped negate Pocock as a breakdown threat. Will be hard to leave out when Sam Cane comes back next season, at this rate.

6. Liam Squire - 7

Took his injury frustrations out on Australia. Bruising defender and was effective with the ball at times.

5. Scott Barrett - 6

Not at his best around the park but had a great test at set-piece.

4. Sam Whitelock - 6

Another test, another solid night for Whitelock. Never lets the jersey down.

3. Owen Franks - 6

Part of a dominant scrum that took 15 minutes to understand the referee's set-piece interpretation. Missed several tackles.

2. Codie Taylor - 7

Was a niggly test for Taylor. He got under the skin of the opposition pack. Played well but had a couple wonky throws.

1. Joe Moody - 8

Probably his best test of 2018. Defended well, got involved around the rucks and scrummed very well.

Reserves

16. Nathan Harris - 5

17. Karl Tu'inukuafe - 5

18. Nepo Laulala - 6

19. Brodie Retallick - 5

20. Matt Todd - 6

21. Aaron Smith - 7

22. Richie Mo'unga - 6

23. Anton Lienert-Brown  5

Brad Lewis is a digital sports producer.

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