Mal Meninga's Kangaroos have a chance to etch their names in the rugby league annals over the next few years.
Australia are searching for their 14th‑straight Test win on Saturday when they take on New Zealand in what shapes as the turning of a new leaf at Mt Smart Stadium.
Victories over the Kiwis and Tonga over the next fortnight would see the Aussies enter rarefied air.
Not since 2011‑14, when they strung together 16 wins under Tim Sheens, has the side experienced a period of sustained success.
Meninga is facing one of the biggest tests of his decorated representative coaching career over the next few years as he attempts to guide the side after the exit of a golden generation.
Johnathan Thurston, Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Billy Slater are all gone and Meninga must nurture a new breed.
The Australia Kangaroos will take on New Zealand Kiwis at 7.30pm tonight in Auckland.
[Source: TVNZ]
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