Live blog: All Blacks v Australia
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How overwhelming I hear you ask? Well, if you put $10 on the All Blacks winning at the TAB, and they won, you would make $1 in profit. If, however, you're feeling extra zany, you could put ten dollars on the Wallabies winning and be $50 richer should they do the unthinkable.
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The All Blacks face off against the Wallabies in an hour. Are you watching? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BW6pGBQIcAAXqjH.jpg
by keanewzealand via twitter 10/19/2013 5:41:59 AM -
I am in the nosebleed section for the All Blacks vs Wallabies match at Forsyth Barr Stadium. COME AT ME RUGBY BALLS http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BW6rsA4CQAAREeW.jpg
by Leo Collie via twitter 10/19/2013 5:42:26 AM -
The All Blacks suffered late injury losses yesterday with captain Richie McCaw and returning wing Cory Jane both ruled out but Sam Cane has proved an able asset in McCaw's absence this season and Charlie Piutau's arrival as a starting wing provides the All Blacks with a bit of sparkle out wide.
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The Wallabies are looking to build on a big last-up win over Argentina in their best performance under new coach Ewen McKenzie thus far.
Much will depend on the effort of number 10 Quade Cooper who starts for the Wallabies against the All Blacks for the first time since his ill-fated Rugby World Cup semi-final at Eden Park in 2011. -
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All Blacks team:
Israel Dagg, Charles Piutau,, Ben Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Julian Savea, Aaron Cruden, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (captain), Sam Cane, Liam Messam, Sam Whitelock, Jeremy Thrush, Charlie Faumuina, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock.
Reserves: Dane Coles, Wyatt Crockett, Ben Franks, Brodie Retallick, Steven Luatua, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Beauden Barrett, Tom Taylor. -
Wallabies: Israel Folau, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Toomua, Peter Betham, Quade Cooper, Will Genia; Ben McCalman, Michael Hooper, Ben Mowen (vc), James Horwill (c), Rob Simmons, Ben Alexander, Stephen Moore, James Slipper.
Reserves: Saia Fainga'a, Benn Robinson, Sepoke Kepu, Sitaleki Timani, Dave Dennis, Nic White, Mike Harris, Bernard Foley. -
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All Blacks now won 11 consecutive Bledisloe Cup matches. Their record is between 1951 & 1978 when they won the cup on 12 consecutive timesby Ruckin Good Stats via twitter 10/19/2013 5:57:23 AM
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In case any All Blacks have shelved the discomfort, coach Steve Hansen should pen Brisbane 2012 in red warning pen on the whiteboard.
In capitals, as well, to highlight what occurs when any team, no matter its premier rating in world rugby, neglects some of the basics about preparing for a test match.
In Hansen's unique vocabulary, the All Blacks did not go "bone deep" in their work at Brisbane a year ago and were fortunate to end with a stalemate against a Wallaby side they had already beaten twice.
Instead of celebrating Keven Mealamu's 100th test they skulked back to the dressing room as Australians celebrated. - Wynne Gray of the NZ Herald -
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Game loading... http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BW6zGSoCMAAl5rn.jpg
by Lomu commentary via twitter 10/19/2013 6:16:36 AM -
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Favourite stadium so far. Mainly cos Jackie Thomas is performing. Go All Blacks! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BW6zpBQCYAA1yd-.jpg
by matiu_workman via twitter 10/19/2013 6:18:05 AM -
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"They never lost a game, they just ran out of time!" What a amazing summary from Temuera Morrison! Thanks @skysportnz #NZLvAUSby Diane via twitter 10/19/2013 6:24:57 AM -
Quade Cooper booed in team run through on big screen. It's getting really old, surely? #NZLvAUS #Wallabiesby geerob via twitter 10/19/2013 6:25:04 AM -
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