While it’s going to be difficult and near impossible according to some, the Wallabies do have a shot against New Zealand on Saturday night. Sure, it’s been 30 years since the Wallabies beat the All Blacks at Eden Park but as Michael Hooper said last week “at the end of the day, it’s the same pitch, four sticks, same tryline.”

The Wallabies will need to be at their best against the Kiwis and if a bit of luck goes their way, they may just break the 30-year hoodoo. Here are five things the Wallabies can do to make it happen:

Dominate the breakdown

With David Pocock and Sean McMahon potentially in line to return for the Wallabies this weekend, Australia must attack New Zealand at the breakdown. In defence, Australia has the ability to disrupt the Kiwis momentum but the work of the forwards in attack will perhaps be more important. Australia need to give Quade Cooper clean, front foot ball to attack with and the forwards must dominate the breakdown to make that possible.

Secure lineout

Australia’s lineout has been inconsistent all year and the Wallabies cannot afford to hand New Zealand more possession, particularly on their own throw. The Wallabies may only get a handful of attacking opportunities deep in New Zealand territory and they must score points each time to be any hope of winning.

Israel Folau

Folau has been far from his best in 2016 but you can tell that he’s more frustrated with his form than anybody else. On his day, Folau is the most lethal attacking weapon in the game and the Wallabies need him to contribute on Saturday night. Even if Folau is named at fullback, Michael Cheika must find a way to get him in the game early and may allow him to attack the 13 channel from set piece in the opening stages. No player as good as Folau stays out of form forever.

Minimise mistakes

No team capitalises on their opponent’s mistakes better than the All Blacks and the Wallabies can’t afford to gift the home side points this weekend. Australia will need to play most of the match in the Kiwis half and to do that, they’ll have to minimise mistakes in their own territory.

Discipline

Penalties, particularly within kicking range and yellow cards will ruin the Wallabies chances. Against the best team in the world, the Wallabies discipline will need to be perfect and playing with 14 men for 10 minutes will almost hand victory to the home side. On the other hand, the Wallabies must also convert their opportunities. Bernard Foley kicked at 82% in the Rugby Championship and Reece Hodge has given Australia a long-range option, which may help the Wallabies keep the scoreboard ticking over.