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McCaw discounts history
Skipper Richie McCaw insists New Zealand's recent record will count for nothing when they face Australia in the final Bledisloe Cup game of the year at Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday.
The All Blacks have won the last 10 meetings against their old foes and are unbeaten in their last 15 Tests since a 32-29 defeat to South Africa in Hamilton in September 2009.
McCaw, though, dismissed his side's impressive form this year, pointing to the dramatic 23-22 victory in Sydney last month as evidence any slip in standards will give Australia the opportunity to end New Zealand's unbeaten run.
"It's a new Test, history doesn't mean anything at the kickoff, that's what you've got to instil," he said.
"What gives you the chance to win is you get your preparation right and play for 80 minutes dead right. The numbers could add pressure if you looked at it like that but if you look at what allows you to get a performance that will allow you to win the game, they're the things you've got to focus on and that's what we're trying to drive with this team.
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