The 2009 Tri-Nations promises to be the mostly highly contested tournament to date.

For the first time in its history, the All Blacks are rated third, even though they have won the tournament nine times out of 13, including the last four years.

The Australians are rated highly and many believe they will get stronger and stronger under Robbie Deans. And the Springboks are in great shape coming off a successful 2-1 series win over the British and Irish Lions.

The All Blacks

They lost their hold on the Super 14 crown this year, and will be keen not to let another trophy slip from their grasp. They were disappointed in their early season tests against the French and...

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