The upcoming Bledisloe Cup between New Zealand and Australia in Perth is set to be Steve Hansen's 100 Test in charge of the All Blacks but the 60-year-old said the focus is on emerging victorious in the weekend's encounter.
Australia head coach Michael Cheika admitted that the Wallabies are desperate to claim the Bledisloe Cup when they lock horns with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.
Australia head coach Michael Cheika has made a solitary change to the starting line-up for the second and final Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand to be played in Auckland this weekend.
Crusaders duo George Bridge and Sevu Reece have been included in New Zealand's line-up for the upcoming second Bledisloe Cup encounter against Australia to be played in Auckland this Saturday.
New Zealand have reclaimed their number one position in World Rugby Rankings after Wales' winning streak was brought to an end by England in the recently concluded encounter at Twickenham Stadium.
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett has been suspended for three weeks following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand in Perth.
Australia stunned New Zealand in the opening game of the Bledisloe Cup with a 47-26 win in Perth following a red-card to Scott Barrett. Here are the highlights from the encounter.
Australia head coach Michael Cheika has included James O'Connor in the starting line-up for the Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand to be played in Perth this weekend.