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Hosea Gear Photos Photos - Sam Hill of Exeter Chiefs evades Hosea Gear of Clermont Auvergne during the European Rugby Champions Cup match between Exeter Chiefs and Clermont Auvergne at Sandy Park on December 12, 2015 in Exeter, England. Exeter Chiefs v ASM Clermont Auvergne - European Rugby Champions Cup

Upping their defensive intensity, Australia denied the All Blacks the freedom to move as they like and claimed a famous comeback 24-22 victory at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Where do the current side rate among the all-time great sides?

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 17: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks charges forward during the 2019 Rugby Championship Test Match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 17, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Richie Mo'unga of the All Blacks in action during the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match against the Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on August 7, 2021 in Auckland.

The All Blacks are a global sporting powerhouse with a winning record that sits just under 80% over the past 100 years. But how has that success been achieved, and what sets this team apart in not just rugby but world sport in its entirety?

Beauden Barrett Photos Photos - (L-R) Ben Smith, Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie run through drills during a New Zealand All Blacks training session on October 25, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand All Blacks Press Conference & Training Session

Ma'a Nonu Photos Photos - Image was altered with digital filters.) Auckland Blues Ma'a Nonu poses for a headshot session on September 11, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. Ma'a Nonu Portrait Session

Coming Back: Ben Smith is returning from his sabbatical this year (Getty Images)