
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has declared himself happy having seen his side thrash Samoa 101-14 in New Plymouth on Wednesday.

New Zealand warmed up for their Tri-Nations Bledisloe Cup decider by crushing a beleagured Samoa 101-14 in New Plymouth.

New Zealand coach Graham Henry expects Samoa to play with "heart" in the one-off Test against the All Blacks on Wednesday.

Australia boss Robbie Deans has issued a rally cry to his side after the Wallabies' record 53-8 loss to South Africa on Saturday.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | |
| Saturday 13th September | |
| Tri-Nations Series | |
| 11:05 | Australia vs New Zealand |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | |
| Saturday 16th August | |
| Tri-Nations Series | |
| South Africa 0 - 19 New Zealand | |
| Saturday 2nd August | |
| Tri-Nations Series | |
| New Zealand 39 - 10 Australia | |
| Saturday 26th July | |
| Tri-Nations Series | |
| Australia 34 - 19 New Zealand | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 5 | 14 |
| 2 | Australia | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | South Africa | 6 | 10 |
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