New Zealand 46-6 Wales, Australia 40-44 England, South Africa 19-13 Ireland

Sport360 staff 14:26 25/06/2016

NEW ZEALAND 46-6 WALES

New Zealand pounded Wales with pace and intensity and a masterful performance by Beauden Barrett to sweep the three-Test series with a 46-6 victory in Dunedin.

Barrett, in a rare promotion from his regular super-sub role to starting fly-half. commanded a relentless attacking game by the All Blacks as he seamlessly took over from the injured Aaron Cruden.

Barrett finished with a personal total of 26 points from two tries, five conversions and two penalties.

Ben Smith, George Moala, Dane Coles. Israel Dagg also scored for the All Blacks.

Wales were unable to cross the All Blacks line with their points courtesy of two Dan Biggar penalties.

AUSTRALIA 40-44 ENGLAND

England concluded a glorious season by completing a 3-0 series whitewash of Australia with a 44-40 victory at Allianz Stadium.

A thrilling third Test saw the lead repeatedly change hands and, once the final whistle blew on two well-matched teams, the try-count read 5-4 in the hosts’ favour, but it was kicking of Owen Farrell that ultimately proved the difference.

The Saracens playmaker amassed 24 points through six penalties and three conversions and missed just one of his 10 shots at goal, and his outstanding shift was recognised with the man of the match award.

Dan Cole, Mike Brown, Billy Vunipola and Jamie George crossed for the tourists and this was comfortably their best attacking display of the series, inflicting upon Australia their first 3-0 series defeat since 1971.

SOUTH AFRICA 19-13 IRELAND

South Africa clinched a Test series victory over Ireland in dramatic fashion in Port Elizabeth as they produced a brilliant defensive effort to deny the tourists at the death and hold on for a 19-13 win.

Despite dominating possession and territory, Ireland could not break the Springboks down as a result of some superb tackling and their own inaccuracy in crucial moments at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

The result saw South Africa claim a 2-1 triumph in a hard-fought Test series, which saw Ireland edge the opener – their first ever win over the Springboks on home soil – before the hosts battled back.

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