Mental battle will be Australia's biggest hurdle - Robbie Deans

Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says the mental battle will be Australia's biggest hurdle as they attempt to end 16 years of Bledisloe Cup heartache.

The Wallabies have not held the Bledisloe Cup since 2002 but Deans believes they have a great opportunity to upset the world champion All Blacks and start the three‑match series with a win in Sydney on Saturday night.

Deans coached Australia from 2008 to 2013, tasting victory just three times in 18 Tests against the All Blacks.

The veteran coach says Michael Cheika's Wallabies must be mentally fierce and have a strong belief they can win.

Wallabies play the All Blacks at 10.05pm this Saturday in the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup.

[Source: AAP]

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