AUCKLAND (Reuters) - New Zealand were so disappointed with their draw against Australia last week that their buildup to the return clash at Eden Park on Saturday has been almost as intense as a key Bledisloe match from six years ago, according to captain Richie McCaw.
In similar circumstances, McCaw's side went to Sydney for a highly anticipated fixture in 2008 - Robbie Deans' first match in charge of the Wallabies against the All Blacks - that ended in a 34-19 loss for the visitors.
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