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Brothers Scott and Beauden Barrett Named to Start for All Blacks
- On Saturday, New Zealand's All Blacks host Australia's Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park, Auckland, defending a long-held trophy following recent heartbreak.
- New Zealand has held the Bledisloe Cup for 24 consecutive years since reclaiming it in 2003, while Australia has not won at Eden Park since 1986—a 40-year drought at the venue.
- Coach Dave Rennie recalled Scott Barrett for his first test this year and named Codie Taylor captain in Ardie Savea's absence. Damian McKenzie starts at fly-half after Richie Mo'unga suffered a calf injury on Tuesday.
- Wallabies head coach Les Kiss named an experienced side with rookie Isaac Henry returning to the midfield. Kiss said composure will be crucial, as "Park is a bloody cool stadium to play at."
- Still disappointed by their 3-1 series loss to South Africa, New Zealand views Saturday's match as a chance to respond. A second Bledisloe Cup test follows, with the All Blacks aiming to extend their 24-year hold on the trophy.
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I’ll tell you why these Wallabies are genuinely a threat to end Eden Park curse
Every day for the last fortnight, text after text, call after call, email after email has a similar theme. Say, Fitz, these Wallabies lately look ... different.
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