Bledisloe Cup by the numbers

THE BLEDISLOE CUP OPENER BY THE NUMBERS:

54 - All Blacks' highest score against the Wallabies, eclipsing 51-20 in 2014 in Auckland.

45 - appearances off the bench by Tatafu Polota-Nau, a Wallabies record.

40 - most points in a half by All Blacks against the Wallabies.

17 - Ben Smith's career tries in Rugby Championship, tied for second with Richie McCaw. Most: Bryan Habana, 21.

8 - tries by All Blacks against Australia, tied for second-most with 1910 (Sydney) and 1913 (Wellington); most: 9 in 1936 (Dunedin).

6 - wins in a row by All Blacks against Australia.

2 - consecutive wins by All Blacks in Australia for first time since 2010.