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McCaw notices an edge at All Blacks training:

An edge at All Black training pleases skipper Richie McCaw ahead of Saturday's test against the Wallabies in Sydney.

Captain Richie McCaw has observed an edge at training as the All Blacks build towards Saturday's rugby test against the Wallabies in Sydney.

McCaw says it is due to having time off to reflect on the opening three games of the Tri-Nations.

" We've addressed some things we haven't got right. I guess we won't know 'til Saturday how that's gone, but I know the guys are a lot more confident that we have got things sorted".

McCaw has also acknowledged the impact a returning Rocky Elsom could have on the Wallabies.

Like Dan Carter for the All Blacks, Australian fans are hoping the tenacious blindside flanker can help turn around the Wallabies fortunes in Sydney.

McCaw says a player like Elsom brings a lot to their team.

"He brings experience to the team. He's a tough footballer and a pretty smart footballer as well and in the times we've played him in the last few years he's always had a big impact on things".

The Wallabies are expecting Elsom to last 80 minutes, despite having not played in three months.

The All Blacks coaching staff spent yesterday afternoon at Sydney Swans AFL training.



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