Liam Martin scored the opening try after 84 seconds [Getty Images] Australia (24) 32
Tries: Martin 2, Bostock 2, Best, Trbojevic Goals: Munster 4
New Zealand (6) 12
Tries: McLean, Papali'i Goals: Isaako 2
Same old story. Having started the Rugby League World Cup in unconvincing fashion, Australia once again showed why they are masters of peaking for the big occasion as they defeated New Zealand 32-12 to be crowned champions for a fourth consecutive occasion.
And this was never really close as the green and gold juggernaut pressed repeat on what has become a familiar pattern - and a depressing one for all those that have attempted to stop them…
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