Rugby Union - New Zealand Captain's Run - Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Surrey - 30/10/15 New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen during training Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic
AUCKLAND (Reuters) - In preparing his team for Saturday's seismic first test against the British and Irish Lions, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made a point of looking to the past for inspiration.
The history of past Lions tours. The reminder that only one All Blacks side, in 1971, have lost a series to the combined team. The fact that they are unbeaten at Eden Park since 1994.
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