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    The All Blacks are settling into a very different overseas trip to what they're used to

    The All Blacks are settling into a very different overseas trip to what they're used to


    They've been in Sydney for a day now ahead of the Tri-Nations getting underway this weekend.

    Veteran lock Sam Whitelock's been on a few trips since debuting in 2010 and says it was a bit eery at the airport when they arrived.



    Whitelock has declared himself fit for the third match against Australia, after missing the second Bledisloe Cup test through headaches.

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