All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has hailed Australia’s set‑piece ahead of their Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth this Saturday.
The game, which doubles as their final Rugby Championship fixture, will see the All Blacks and Wallabies meet for the first time in 2019.
Hansen believes Australia are progressing ahead of the Rugby World Cup and has particularly been impressed with their scrum and line‑out.
On their own game Hansen is keen to see further improvements as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 16‑16 draw with South Africa.
The Wallabies will host the All Blacks at 9.45pm this Saturday.
