Eden Park – it's the All Blacks' field of dreams and the Wallabies' worst nightmare - Bledisloe Cup
Following Australia's record breaking win over New Zealand in Perth, the Bledisloe Cup goes on the line on Saturday night (17 August 2019), but at a venue which carries such an aura for the All Blacks, and such woe for the Wallabies. In order to claim the big trophy back since surrendering it in 2003, Australia will have to overcome 33 years of torment at the Auckland ground, which will be sold out to the tune of 48,500, as usual forming a big black wave of support for the home side. If you’re just waking up in the Northern Hemisphere, be afraid - Wales, England and Ireland fans. The rumours of the All Blacks’ demise were greatly overstated - and while it wasn’t the best showing from a slightly sub-par Wallabies, it was a huge statement of pre-World Cup intent, that the World number one team is in no mood to meekly lay down their crown, just yet. Hugely improved in the scrum, dangerous as always on the counter attack, and hunting in packs at the breakdown - this was as ruthless an 80-minute performance (All blacks 36 - 0 Wallabies)
