SYDNEY (AP) A by-the-numbers look at the Rugby Championship opener won by New Zealand 54-34 against Australia on Saturday:
54-All Blacks' highest score against the Wallabies, eclipsing 51-20 in 2014 in Auckland
45-appearances off the bench by Tatafu Polota-Nau, record for Wallabies
40-most points in a half by All Blacks against Wallabies
34-most points by Wallabies against All Blacks since 2008 in Sydney
17-Ben Smith's career tries in Rugby Championship, tied for second with Richie McCaw. Most: Bryan Habana, 21.
8-tries by All Blacks against Australia, tied for second-most with 1910 (Sydney) and 1913 (Wellington). Most: 9 in 1936 (Dunedin).
6-wins in a row by All Blacks against Australia
2-consecutive wins by All Blacks in Australia for first time since 2010
