The tensions and digs are already starting in the press, but that is only natural when two regional super powers go head-to-head in a major final.
With days to go, both New Zealand and Australia are braced for impact ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final with both sides going for a third global crown.
Tonight, former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan joined us on Off The Ball to talk about how the All-Blacks and Wallabies are shaping up after respective semi-final wins over South Africa and Argentina at the weekend, and he explained how the Springboks really tested New Zealand on Saturday in a two-point deficit by playing a game which caught the finalists "off guard".
But Eddie also noted the "composure" that New Zealand exhibited as they hung on for the win and a place in the decider against Australia, and spoke about Dan Carter's motivation to make up for the injury which ruined his last tournament.
Listen to Eddie's analysis via the podcast player:
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