Driving the All Blacks is the desire for continual improvement, however, they have specific numbers in mind.
At the top of the list is 18, the world record for a winning streak in tests.
Their victory over South Africa by 41‑13 last night puts them on 15.
Their two tests on the road against the Pumas and Boks will present their own challenges,like coach Steve Hansen's desire to mix things up a little in Buenos Aires and Durban in order to freshen up his squad.
Two more victories, however, they get them, will put them on 17 consecutive wins ‑ level with the record which they achieved in 2013‑14 ‑ and they would get a chance to break it at Eden Park next month against a Wallabies team who will consider themselves on the rise after two wins over the Boks and Pumas at home.
Meanwhile, Rugby Championship competition will now go on a two‑week break before the tournament continues in the first week of October.
Springboks will play Wallabies at 3.05am on the 2nd of October while the All Blacks play Argentina at 10.10am.
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