The Rugby World Cup semifinal at Eden Park on Sunday night will be a massive affair, especially for All Blacks coach, Graham Henry as his reappointment only had one goal - that was to win the World Cup.
The All Blacks will be clinging to their proud record against Australia at Eden Park where they haven’t lost to the Wallabies since 1986.
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans believes that there is no history for his team to contend with at Eden Park, despite the All Blacks remarkable record at the ground.
Overall the two teams have played on 142 occasions, with New Zealand winning 96 test matches against the Wallabies 41 wins, while there have been five draws.
The Wallabies however have a 2-0 record against the All Blacks at World Cups, winning 16-6 in Dublin in 1991, and 22-10 in Sydney in 2003.
The Wallabies and All Blacks semifinal kicks off at 8pm Sunday, while the first semifinal is at 8pm Saturday where Wales take on France.
A live commentary of both matches can be heard on our sister station Viti FM with Malakai Veisamasama and Ilivasi Tabua.
Story by: Selina Navuso
No history to contend for at Eden Park - Deans
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