New Zealand overcame a slow start and produced a more clinical finish than in recent matches to beat Australia 33-13 and sweep the two-test Bledisloe Cup series.

New Zealand finish their Rugby Championship campaign on a high, with a comfortable victory over a much-improved Australia in Wellington.

New Zealand rugby ensured a strong finish to their Rugby Championship campaign as they secured an impressive 33-13 win over Australia rugby in Wellington. Having fought off a late Australian comeback in the first Bledisloe Cup meeting in Sydney last week,

Tim Southee stepped down as New Zealand's test captain on Wednesday after their 2-0 defeat to Sri Lanka and handed the reins to opening batsman Tom Latham for the India series. Veteran pace bowler Southee has struggled for form since the home summer when he took six wickets at an average of more than 70 against a second-string South Africa and Australia.

Tom Latham is appointed New Zealand's Test captain after Tim Southee steps down from the role following a 22-month spell in charge.