New Zealand v Australia: Japan to host rugby's Bledisloe Cup

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has said he hopes Saturday's Bledisloe Cup match against Australia boosts the game in Japan. The match is being played in Tokyo and McCaw said: "The reason for this game coming to Japan is to show the people in this part of the world what these test matches between our two nations are all about." Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom added: "You know, we have two pretty good sides so, if they're going to like rugby, then I guess they will probably like this." Australia coach Robbie Deans has dropped four players including veteran George Smith for the Tokyo match following a 33-6 thrashing at the hands of the All Blacks last month. However, New Zealand, already 3-0 up in the four match series, stressed games against the Wallabies were always tough. "No matter how many times you play, everytime you come against the Wallabies you realise it's a tough match, and you want to do as best as you can. So, Saturday will be exactly like that," said McCaw.

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ITN | October 27, 2009

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