Summary Cruden's first shot at goal was a disaster.
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) - Flyhalf Aaron Cruden scored one try, made another and kicked 18 points as New Zealand beat Australia 41-33 in a Bledisloe Cup rugby test on Saturday.
Cruden's first shot at goal, from more than 50 meters at Dunedin's indoor stadium, was a disaster, barely reaching the height of the crossbar and falling well short of the posts. He shrugged off that embarrassment to kick seven of his next nine attempts as New Zealand beat Australia for the third time this season and won its 30th straight test at home.
Cruden contributed a pin-point crossfield kick to create a try for flanker Sam Cane, then scored a try of his own as New Zealand opened a 30-19 lead by halftime. Winger Julian Savea and captain Kieran Read also touched down for the All
Blacks while Adam Ashley-Cooper, Matt Toomua and Tevita Kuridrani scored tries for Australia.
