Australian Schools have fallen short against New Zealand Schools Barbarians in wet conditions in Auckland. The home side scored three tries to two and added three penalty goals to seal a 28-17 victory. Australia opened the scoring early in the match through prop Lloyd Gorman who barged over from close range. Scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan converted the try, but New Zealand quickly responded with a penalty goal to reduce the lead to 7-3. The Barbarians dominated possession and territory but Australia’s defence held strong until scrumhalf Folau Fakatava found a small gap and capatalised to score his sides first try. Lonergan added a penalty goal to level the scores at 10-10, but from there New Zealand took control in the wet and dominated the remainder of the first half. After causing a turnover from a well-placed box kick, the Barbarians backs combined and flyhalf Lincoln McClutchie scored to claim a 17-10 lead. New Zealand then retained possession from the kick-off, allowing McClutchi