In his first Test as skipper, James Horwill became the first Australian to hold the Tri Nations trophy aloft since his childhood hero John Eales raised it in 2001.
In a major momentum-booster before next month's rugby World Cup, the Wallabies set up their victory with a stunning first-half display, arguably their best under coach Robbie Deans, to lead 20-3 at half-time.
Deans now has three wins from 14 matches coaching against his old side, but played down the result's impact on the World Cup hopes.
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