Rugby-All Blacks thrash Wallabies to keep Bledisloe for 19th straight year

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England v New Zealand - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 10, 2018 New Zealand's Codie Taylor prepares to take a lineout throw Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

(Reuters) -The All Blacks overwhelmed Australia with a record 57-22 drubbing in Auckland on Saturday to make a winning start to the Rugby Championship and ensure the Bledisloe Cup stays in New Zealand for a 19th straight season.

Hooker Codie Taylor scored twice and Rieko Ioane, Brodie Retallick, Ardie Savea, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan and David Havili also grabbed tries as the hosts earned a bonus point and put paid to any notion that they are a fading force.