The All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup last night with a dramatic comeback victory over the Wallabies in Sydney.

All Blacks coach Graham Henry has a go at kick-focused international rugby.

The All Blacks have won 10 of the past 12 rugby tests against Australia but refuse to believe they have a psychological hold over coach Robbie Deans' men.

The All Blacks maintain they have placed a handbrake on some preparations for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test because they overcooked themselves twice in South Africa.

All Black Luke McAlister alleviated fears over his fitness to face the Wallabies in Saturday's rugby test here by taking a full part in training today.

All Blacks rugby coach Graham Henry will give Luke McAlister until Thursday to prove his fitness to face the Wallabies as a back injury threatens to derail his test reunion with Daniel Carter.

Many of the Government's front row will be in the stands when the All Blacks take the field in Sydney for Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup match.