Superb kick by the Oz flyhalf as his 40 metre kick splits the sticks and sets himself up for a good game just 4 minutes in

NZ front row collapses and Cooper gets the first chance to put points on the board

The All Blacks fail to gather the kick off and Folau gets an early opportunity to show his pace. The ball is brought through numerous phases before it is knocked on by Genia and we set for the first scrum of the game

And we're underway for the 149th meeting between the sides

New Zealand begin the Haka

Welcome everyone to this huge encounter as New Zealand take on Australia. New Zealand have already wrapped up the Bledisloe Cup series but the Wallabies' mauled Argentina 54-17 last time out and Australia boss Ewen McKenzie has urged his side to believe they can cause an upset. New Zealand with several debutantes within the side will use this game as a tester for the newbies. Stay with us here as we bring you live updates throughout the match

Corey janes back...woohoo...good to see Tom Taylor on the squad

ah got it know Bledisloe cup

not only why is this game been played but for what and why under the championship banner ?

what is this game for and why is it played under the championship banner