Live blog: All Blacks v Wallabies
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This is the year the All Black pack wants to morph from a talented group of athletes with promise into a big black storm cloud that takes pleasure in travelling the globe to rain on parades.
There were signs during Super rugby that the likes of Sam Whitelock, Owen Franks and Luke Romano, in particular, have a different focus in 2013 - they seem to have a new-found appetite for destruction. Their business these days is proactive enforcement - they want to damage and own their opponents.
Much has been made of the All Blacks' new attacking plans but pass and run, kick and chase - they form only a part of the blueprint.
Underpinning everything will be the dynamism, accuracy, speed and brutality of the pack - particularly the tight five.
If they are going to become renowned as the toughest pack in the game, they'd be best to start the mission tonight. - Gregor Paul from the Herald on Sunday -
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What difference is Ewen McKenzie going to make and how will Ritchie start his first big match of the year are the questions on my mind.by Tana Umaga via twitter 8/17/2013 9:52:15 AM -
@ALLBLACKS get to work ahead of #AUSvNZL kick off @ANZStadium #Bledisloe #notlongnow pic.twitter.com/h5i7mTNpVF
by ANZ Stadium via twitter 8/17/2013 9:53:26 AM -
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There's such a buzz around the ground. #AUSvNZL #allblacksby Lomu commentary via twitter 8/17/2013 10:05:41 AM -
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Mehrtens with the kick. #AUSvNZL #allblacksby Lomu commentary via twitter 8/17/2013 10:07:33 AM
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With a great leap.by Lomu commentary via twitter 8/17/2013 10:08:54 AM
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It's important to get quick possession here.by Lomu commentary via twitter 8/17/2013 10:09:37 AM
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That's the best team try of this competition.by Lomu commentary via twitter 8/17/2013 10:10:19 AM
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It's great to get your first kick.by Lomu commentary via twitter 8/17/2013 10:11:42 AM
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Lynagh with the kick.by Lomu commentary via twitter 8/17/2013 10:12:07 AM
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