Bledisloe Cup 2015: Fixtures, Dates, Kick-off Times and Rugby Series Predictions

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Published: August 7, 2015

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Australia face an uphill struggle in attempting to break New Zealand's 12-year hold of the Bledisloe Cup, with the southern-hemisphere powerhouses kicking off a climactic back-to-back series this Saturday.

The two teams sit level on points at the head of the Rugby Championship standings as they travel to ANZ Stadium, but that trophy is but the beginning of the spoils on offer.

The 2015 Bledisloe Cup is gathering the kind of anticipation that hasn't been seen for some years, and both sides will place great value on the series in preparation for the Rugby World Cup in England.

Prior to Saturday's clash in Sydney, we take a look at the two combatants and predict whether the Wallabies will be able to clinch their first Bledisloe Cup since 2002.



 

New-Look Wallabies Timing Their Peak  The Michael Cheika regime is having its desired impact on Australian rugby, and after some years in the wilderness, the Wallabies look ready to tussle for major titles once again.

Built on a strong foundation of forwards and a handful of particularly potent assets in the back line, Cheika's men have impressed so far in the Rugby Championship, particularly during a comeback win over South Africa.

Cheika received a massive boost this week with the news that former captain Michael Hooper would be free to feature after being cited following the Argentina win, with Fox Sports' Greg Clark among those pleased:



The Waratahs talisman will have a major role to play as a leader in both Tests, but the return of fit-again David Pocock is an even more exciting development to watch out for.

Even through the gloom of recent years, star full-back Israel Folau has been consistently bright. Just over two years after making his Wallabies debut, he says the team are coming upon new prosperity, per the Sydney Morning Herald's Rupert Guinness:

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