It's the clash everyone has been waiting for - the All Blacks versus the Wallabies. But, most importantly...

It's Henry versus Deans.

Henry's reappointment as the All Black coach left a lot of New Zealander's bitter, especially in the Canterbury region, where Deans is portrayed as a cult figure. It's also left many Kiwis claiming that they'll support Australia in this year's Tri Nations, which we think is absolute insanity.

Simply put - any Kiwi who supports Australia should be ashamed of themselves. To think there are New Zealander's out there supporting the Wallabies...we just can't get our heads around it. It's simply unbelievable.

Anyway...

With the Wallabies getting the surprise victory over the Springboks in Perth, the All Blacks won't be able to take this game lightly. Not that we think they will - Bledisloe Cup matches are always tough.

Just when you think the Wallabies have no chance, they step up and beat you...but the All Blacks will by no means be easy to down.

The return of Richie McCaw to training has bolstered our chances, and he's a real chance of playing this weekend. Against the likes of George Smith, he'll be crucial to our chances.

There are a few changes expected to the All Blacks side - Jimmy Cowan looks like he's going to get his first start of the year (it's about time if you ask us), and Richard Kahui is rumoured to be starting at center.

The time has come, folks. Henry vs Deans - bring it on!

Robbie Deans has named his side to take on the Springboks, in the Wallabie's Tri Nations opener at Subiaco Oval, in Perth on Saturday night.

They have received a welcomed boost in the return of Lote Tuqiri, Nathan Sharpe and Wycliff Palu - all of whom missed the 40-10 win over France two weeks ago.

Sharpe will make up for Australia's current shortage on locks, with Dan Vickerman still unavailable due to an ankle injury, and James Horwill only recently passing fit after taking a knock to his sternum at training this week.

Drew Mitchell makes his way back to the squad after his good performances for the Australian A side, and will take his spot on the bench.

This will be the Wallabie's toughest Test this year - they've played a third-rate French side and a one-off Test against the Irish, and they will head into the game as heavy underdogs - especially after the Bok's recent performance against the All Blacks.

Here's their lineup:

1. Benn Robinson
2. Stephen Moore
3. Al Baxter
4. James Horwill
5. Nathan Sharpe
6. Rocky Elsom
7. George Smith
8. Wycliff Palu
9. Luke Burgess
10. Matt Giteau
11. Lote Tuqiri
12. Berrick Barnes
13. Stirling Mortlock (c)
14. Peter Hynes
15. Adam Ashley-Cooper

Reserves: Matt Dunning, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Hugh McMeniman, Phil Waugh, Sam Cordingley, Ryan Cross and Drew Mitchell.

Robbie Deans has wasted little time in naming his first Australian squad - 30 players, with 6 newcomers.

Much like Graham Henry's team, there's a good mix of old and new, with veteran center Stirling Mortlock named as captain. Australia has seen some of it's greatest players move on from last year, but Deans is the right man to find replacements for the likes of George Gregan and Stephen Larkham - big boots to fill? Oh, yes.

Like the rest of the rugby world, we can't wait for the first Bledisloe Cup match of the year. Deans vs Henry - should be a classic.

Forwards: Ben Alexander (Brumbies), Al Baxter (NSW), Richard Brown (Western Force), Mark Chisholm (Brumbies), Matt Dunning (NSW), Rocky Elsom (NSW), Adam Freier (NSW), Stephen Hoiles (Brumbies), James Horwill (Reds), Stephen Moore (Reds), Dean Mumm (NSW), Wycliff Palu (NSW), Tatafu Polota-Nau (NSW), Benn Robinson (NSW), George Smith (Brumbies), Phil Waugh (NSW), Nathan Sharpe (Western Force).

Backs: Luke Burgess (NSW), Adam Ashley-Cooper (Brumbies), Ryan Cross (Western Force), Berrick Barnes (Reds), Sam Cordingley (Reds), Matt Giteau (Western Force), Peter Hynes (Reds), Digby Ioane (Reds), Stirling Mortlock (Brumbies), Brett Sheehan (NSW), Cameron Shepard (Western Force), Lote Tuqiri (NSW), Lachie Turner (NSW).

Burgess, Mumm, Turner, Cross, Brown, Hynes and Alexander are the debutants in the squad.

Unavailable due to injury are: Greg Holmes (Reds), Dan Vickerman (NSW), Chris Latham (Reds), Drew Mitchell (Western Force), Hugh McMeniman (Reds) and Scott Staniforth (Western Force).

That's quite the list of talent unavailable for Deans...

It'll be interesting to see what kind of impact Deans will have on the Aussies. There's a huge difference coming from the Crusaders (where he's developed a core group of players into a championship winning team), to Australia, where he'll essentially be starting from scratch.

It's important that no matter what the results are, they allow Deans to continue to develop his own team. We think it'll take a year before we start seeing the real impact of Deans in Australia...

It's been a real shame that the NZRU couldn't find a way to keep Deans in New Zealand. We hope it doesn't (but we're pretty sure it will...) come back to bite us.

Cya soon, Robbie.