The New Zealand Herald's Wynne Gray insists the All Blacks must rediscover the winning habit this weekend.
"This could be the All Blacks' last serious hit-out before the World Cup quarter-finals and a broad examination of all their technical, physical and mental skills.
"They do meet France in their tournament pool, but French form fluctuates while Tonga, Japan and Canada offer solid segments to their games.
"But nothing to match what the Wallabies should bring tomorrow, a side on their own dungheap who have toned up their selections, beaten the Springboks away and had time to think and address the issues they had at Eden Park.
"The All Blacks will be edgy. They are carrying even more burdens of salvation after being beaten by the Boks last weekend.
"Twin defeats going into the World Cup will not only nibble at their confidence but pump up those who are looking to hobble them in the playoffs.
"So performance and victory are the targets tomorrow when the All Blacks go hunting for a repeat Wallaby scalp to nail the Tri-Nations title once more."
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