Robertson Eyes Improvement Despite Bledisloe Cup Triumph

Scott Robertson, All Blacks coach, expressed mixed emotions after winning the Bledisloe Cup over Australia. Despite the 31-28 victory, he admits the team is still a work in progress. The team now focuses on their final Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies, aiming for second place in the standings.

Scott Robertson, the coach of the All Blacks, expressed his delight at securing the Bledisloe Cup for the first time in his career. However, he acknowledged that his team remains a work in progress following their narrow 31-28 win over Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

Robertson, who never won the Bledisloe Cup as a player, is leading New Zealand into the annual series against the Australians for the first time as head coach. Despite holding onto the trans-Tasman trophy while playing with 13 men in the latter stages, Robertson admits there is still room for improvement.

The win marked the All Blacks' first in three matches in the ongoing Rugby Championship campaign, following consecutive losses to South Africa. As a result, Robertson's squad has no chance of retaining the southern hemisphere title. Looking ahead, the team aims to secure a win in next week's final round against the Wallabies in Wellington to potentially move into second place behind the world champion Springboks.

Key players Jordan Barrett and Beauden Barrett could impact the upcoming match. Jordan will undergo a knee scan, while Beauden is expected to return after missing the previous game due to illness. Robertson remains both optimistic and realistic, emphasizing the need for better performances in front of their home crowd in Wellington.

(With inputs from agencies.)