AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Prop Tony Woodcock scored two tries in four minutes as an invigorated New Zealand, responding to massive public pressure, beat Australia 39-10 in a Tri-Nations rugby test Saturday.

Woodcock’s tries in the 20th and 24th minutes of the first half - only his third and fourth in 42 tests - allowed the All Blacks to avoid their third straight test defeat and maintain a 22-year winning streak over the Wallabies at Eden Park.

The win averted what would have been the All Blacks first three-test losing streak for 10 years.

Loosehead Woodcock became the first All Blacks prop since Wilson Whineray in 1958 to score two tries in a test against Australia and kept up an outstanding personal run against the Wallabies: all his tries have come against Australia.

Determined to fend off stinging criticism after back-to-back losses to South Africa and Australia, the All Blacks rediscovered key elements of their game which were missing in last week’s 34-19 loss to Australia in Sydney and in their 30-28 loss to the Springboks on July 12.

New Zealand was led by captain Richie McCaw, who returned from a six-week injury layoff to play an inspirational role. He improved the All Blacks’ competitiveness at breakdowns, an area in which they were outplayed in Sydney, while Daniel Carter helped New Zealand implement an improved tactical kicking game.

"The boys have been hurting all week and wanted to put together a good performance," McCaw said. "When you lose two in a row it’s a question of how you get back on the horse. We’ve set the standard tonight."

The All Blacks contested lineouts and won ball from Australian throws, improved their handling, reduced turnovers in general play and stiffened their defense, outscoring the Wallabies four tries to one.

Carter kicked seven goals from eight attempts, two conversions and five penalties for 19 points.

New Zealand 39 (Tony Woodcock 2, Ma’a Nonu 2 tries; Daniel Carter

2 conversions, 5 penalties), Australia 10 (Adam Ashley-Cooper try;