Live blog: All Blacks v Wallabies
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Richie McCaw will equal Brian O'Driscoll's record as the most capped player in international rugby history when he leads the All Blacks in Sydney for the Rugby Championship decider tonight.
McCaw will win his 141st cap in the Sydney encounter as the All Blacks and Wallabies fight it out for the Rugby Championship title.
With both teams notching up victories over Argentina and South Africa last month, it's a winner-takes-all for the two in the final round due to the shortened format of the competition in a World Cup year.
Both are on nine points in the Championship, with a solitary point giving New Zealand top spot on points difference. -
Last night in Oz. Settling in for Wallabies v All Blacks ... http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CL3-bhVUYAArWKv.jpg
by Paul Barrett via twitter 8/8/2015 9:04:40 AM -
It's nearly time... #AllBlacks http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CL3qI2-UcAAZRw1.jpg
by nzherald Sport via twitter 8/8/2015 9:04:54 AM -
Julian Savea returns to the All Blacks team after missing out on the their first three tests of the year. Steve Hansen revealed the reason for the Hurricanes winger's absence this week, saying the flyer arrived at camp 'overweight'.
On the other wing for the All Blacks is the uncapped Nehe Milner-Skudder, who dazzled in Super Rugby this year from both full-back and wing. With Milner-Skudder in the side Ben Smith swaps the No 14 jersey for the full-back role in the final round of competition.
Veteran Dan Carter and the Highlanders' Aaron Smith are the half-backs while play-maker Sonny Bill Williams joins Conrad Smith in the midfield. -
McCaw will have his hands full at the breakdown after Wallaby coach Michael Cheika opted to pick two specialist fetchers in Michael Hooper and David Pocock, with Pocock taking up the No 8 jersey.
It is a similar tactic to the one employed by Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer, who picked three fetchers when the Springboks faced the All Blacks in Johannesburg. -
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Thanks for joining us tonight Brian and being our first commenter. The game is still 55 minutes away from kicking off but we will keep you informed with all you need to know before then. Keep the great chat coming though by clicking 'comment now' and sharing your views.
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To fully prep for the #BledisloeCup match here's the @crywank official All Blacks nick names team list #AUSvNZL http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CL39_cHUkAI5w1v.jpg
by RadioHaurakiNZ via twitter 8/8/2015 9:18:19 AM -
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How good are these? Top 10 Bledisloe Cup tries of all time.. Never mind the funny image..
by Steven Holloway via YouTube 8/8/2015 9:34:01 AM -
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Wallabies will beat the All Blacks - Sport - NZ Herald News
The New Zealand HeraldIf there is complacency in the All Blacks camp to match the mood of the nation, then Australia will canter to victory in the Sydney Bledisloe Cup match on Saturday. - New Zealand Herald -
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15 seasons in black. McCaw set to equal record for most tests. No 141. nzh.tw/11493996 #allblacks #nzlvaus http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CL4IChEUMAESqAn.jpg
by nzherald Sport via twitter 8/8/2015 9:38:43 AM -
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Didny think our seats would be as gid as this, best £55 av spent. All Blacks for the win #ausvsnz #bledisloecup http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CL4JFQzUYAAcSvX.jpg
by TabGillespie via twitter 8/8/2015 9:44:46 AM