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Live blog: All Blacks v Wallabies

Fulltime: All Blacks 41 Australia 13

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 7:34:54 AM

3rd & 7 37yd

Hello and welcome to tonight's live blog of the Bledisloe Cup decider between the All Blacks and the Wallabies.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:30:26 AM
With Australia's 29-17 win in Sydney last week, it's a straight shoot-out for the Bledisloe Cup as both sides play their final match before they head to England for the World Cup.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:31:54 AM
The biggest talking point of the week has been the selection of Quade Cooper in the Wallabies starting lineup.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:35:35 AM
'Enemy Number One' Cooper has not enjoyed a friendly reception in New Zealand in recent times, but Michael Cheika has assured the mercurial first five he is not playing for a World Cup spot when he takes the field tonight.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:36:55 AM
Richie McCaw said this week that the All Blacks will not give Cooper any more attention than they would any team's first five, but will be desperate for a win in what is likely to be his final game for the All Blacks on New Zealand soil.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:39:24 AM
Described by Steve Hansen as "maybe the greatest player to have played the game in the modern era", McCaw will officially become the most capped international of all-time when he takes the field tonight, surpassing the record set by Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:40:19 AM
In the midfield Ma'a Nonu has been preferred to Sonny Bill Williams in one of three changes to the side that lost only their third match since the 2011 World Cup final.

In the second row Luke Romano is out of the side as Sam Whitelock starts, while Victor Vito will wear the No 6 jersey in place of Jerom Kaino.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:40:44 AM
So there's the preamble, how's everyone feeling tonight? There's just under an hour till kick off and the streets of Auckland are humming. I just got a burger in the central city and the streets are full of All Black shirts, packed pubs and high spirits.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:42:23 AM
Are you up for this one? Are you nervous for the All Blacks? Worried for Quade? Confident for the Wallabies? Or somewhere in between? Click 'comment now' to share your views and keep me entertained. I'd also be interested to know where you're tuning in from? Last weekend a punter claimed he was watching from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Can we beat that tonight?

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:44:34 AM
Ready to watch the #allblacks give out a walloping @ Eden Park instagram.com/p/6ZOblvo463/

by Chris Collins via twitter 8/15/2015 6:45:16 AM
Listening from Buckinghamshire, UK. Not quite DRC!

by Tony 8/15/2015 6:46:17 AM
Who will win the battle of the minds?? @Wallabies or @AllBlacks #NZLvAUS #bledisloe http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMbfHbqUsAAGO2K.jpg

by SKY Sport NZ via twitter 8/15/2015 6:49:43 AM
At Sydney airport about to fly, need wifi on the plane!!!

by Riley 8/15/2015 6:50:48 AM
Listening from Munich Germany... Good All Blacks...

by Scott 8/15/2015 6:50:50 AM
Yesterday we posted a story on how to turn $10 into $1280 by betting on four NZ teams to beat their trans-Tasman rivals across four codes this weekend. The SIlver Ferns are into the final after beating England today so that's nearly one quarter of the punt over the line.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:52:20 AM
How to turn $10 into $1280 this weekend - Sport - In case you missed it - NZ Herald News
The New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand's sporting rivalry with Australia reaches tipping point this weekend and a confident Kiwi punt could have lucrative returns. - New Zealand Herald

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:52:25 AM
Good morning from Kabul Steven, looking forward again to your coverage.

by kiwi abroad 8/15/2015 6:52:43 AM
Watching the updates from a campsite 5km North of The Hague in The Netherlands. Ain't no shot getting on a TV here at 9.30am. Go the all blacks!

by Saz 8/15/2015 6:52:44 AM
Will you be answering ANY questions again this week?

by kiwi abroad 8/15/2015 6:52:47 AM
Yes Kiwi abroad, I am here for you. What do you need to know? Stats, times, relationship advice?

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:53:21 AM
Checking in from Ft. Worth Texas at just before 2AM . After last weeks display I don't mind telling you I'm bloody nervous..... congrats Richie - go Silver ferns!!

by TexasKiwi 8/15/2015 6:53:26 AM
listening from lakipia kenya

by Max Stone 8/15/2015 6:53:52 AM
Hello again from Cambridge UK.Go the ABs!

by Kate Brett 8/15/2015 6:53:53 AM
Kiwi, living in Holland, no TV coverage, thanks Steven for keeping me updated. Go All Blacks!

by Viv 8/15/2015 6:54:27 AM
.@DanCarter is in the house!! #NZLvAUS #BledisloeCup http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMbflCpUYAADr6N.jpg

by SKY Sport NZ via twitter 8/15/2015 6:54:49 AM
On a bus tour in Brussels. I'm expecting big things tonight!

by Halfpint 8/15/2015 6:56:35 AM
The evolution of Richie McCaw. Watch the changing face of the 'greatest player to have played the game' from 2001 to present day.

by Cameron McMillan edited by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:56:35 AM
What's the weather like Steven, and how is the pitch likely to be?

by TexasKiwi 8/15/2015 6:58:14 AM
It was raining earlier today but it has cleared up for the time being. It's actually shaping up like a pretty pleasant night in Auckland.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:58:40 AM
Here again from Singapore, from a crazy rugby mad 7yr old - GO ABs!

by Baxter 8/15/2015 6:59:00 AM
Are you 7-years old Baxter? Kids these days continue to impress. Welcome on board.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 6:59:47 AM
How long have we got till kickoff Steven - do I have time for a shower?

by kiwi abroad 8/15/2015 6:59:53 AM
35 minutes till kick off. You have time to shower, order a cheeky curry, drive down to the local and pick it up and make it home for Haka time.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 7:00:35 AM
YEs and very excited! WE WILL WIN

by Baxter 8/15/2015 7:00:40 AM
Kiwi in Spain, no coverage, needing all the updates as they happen :)

by ben 8/15/2015 7:00:46 AM
I'll do my best Ben. See above for radio commentary link too if you want the action in your ears as well as your eyes.

by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 7:01:42 AM
In Wailea, Maui and looking forward to a much better performance from the ABs and a win to celebrate Richie's record.

by Wayne Jones 8/15/2015 7:01:49 AM
Richie McCaw - 141 tests, just 14 defeats. t.co #nzlvaus t.co

by nzherald Sport via twitter 8/15/2015 7:02:04 AM
Atmosphere is building… #NZLvAUS #BledisloeCup #Richie142 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMbfeWjVEAAQ7O_.jpg

by radiosportnz via twitter 8/15/2015 7:02:29 AM
Not quite that easy here in Kabul Steven.

by kiwi abroad 8/15/2015 7:02:34 AM
Keeping track from Anyone, Italy

by J Farris 8/15/2015 7:02:48 AM
listening in from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

by blaxtaman 8/15/2015 7:02:49 AM
by Steven Holloway 8/15/2015 7:04:10 AM
Waiting with bated breath in Paris

by Paulg 8/15/2015 7:04:33 AM