The Kiwis gained the ascendancy after that .
A Kevin Proctor try in the 22nd minute meant the Australians went to the break with an 8 - 6 lead after a defence - dominated first half .
The Kiwis gained the ascendancy after that and a Kevin Proctor try in the 22nd minute meant the Australians went to the break with an 8 - 6 lead after a defence - dominated first half .