Conrad Smith says he'll miss the unique rivalry of playing Test matches against the Wallabies in Australia.
Smith, like many All Blacks leaving after the World Cup, will be shaping up for his last Test in Australia.
"They are our brothers across the ditch, it's a unique rivalry and I've grown to enjoy the games a lot and everything that comes with these games," said Smith.
The 33-year-old said that Wallabies' fans are some of the best when it comes to getting in players heads.
"I know one of my early Tests when I was sat on the bench, I've never been heckled quite like it. It was a Sydney game and I had long hair at the time and they were saying 'get a haircut' and 'who are ya?' and just all sorts.
"I look back now and laugh, but I know at the time it was quite intimidating."
The All Blacks take on the Wallabies at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Saturday night.
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