The two-week tour will be the highest Test of the All Blacks' career and a crucial one to establish what the new world champions are, after a disappointing series in South Africa in September.
While it's tough to look back and judge, the two week series of September is probably the toughest for the All Blacks to pull off, given the conditions, and the fact New Zealand is playing Wales at Eden Park in what the Waratahs believe is a crucial game for them to move up in the Test order.
For the Hurricanes' opponents, the tour will be a chance to establish their credentials as a nation, and to look for the team to challenge for a World Cup berth.
It's still early days and the Hurricanes and Waratahs will have to improve to have any hopes for the finals in June.
The next Test will be on the following weekend, in Melbourne, and will be the last chance for the Hurricanes to get to know the All Blacks before their tour commences on the first day of August.
New Zealand have now played 11 of the last 13 Tests against South Africa, losing the last time in South Africa on the day that their side were crowned the reigning world champions.
The two sides played 12 rounds in 2007, all in the last 12 months as both sides won three of the five games in those matches.
New Zealand have now played 11 of the last 13 Tests against South Africa. Source: Getty Images
They also have a six-week lead in the series against the Crusaders, but they would still be favoured in South Africa if the series went one-sided, with New Zealand picking up a more convincing victory in the World Cup quarterfinal against France on the weekend of June 22.
Both sides have three Tests left and will have plenty of game time during the series so they will be hoping to avoid a repeat of the final days in October when, despite winning three of the series with South Africa, the Hurricanes were unable to match the intensity of the Wallabies at Eden Park.
But New Zealand know they need to step up if they are to make progress in Sydney - or even the final Test, or at the very least, get by without losing the series.
It all comes down to how much experience the teams gain out of this test and what they gain from these experiences.
The Wallabies, as always, are hungry for victory over the All Blacks in Sydney and, even though they are a better side than South Africa in the final Test in Australia, they have not won the series out of South Africa since 2003.
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Nucifora upbeat despite brumbies trial loss
12:46 PM - Apr 27: The Brumbies are set to return to Australia - with a win or draw.
12:46 PM - Apr 27: This match takes place at the MCG in Melbourne, and is broadcast live on NRL Live.
12:40 PM - Apr 27: Ben Mowen's injury is an issue which he will only be able to manage for up to 90 minutes.
This is how Ben Mowen looks after his recovery ahead of Saturday's match against the Brumbies. Picture: Darren England, AFL Media
12:40 PM - Apr 27: The Brumbies forward line isn't too different than other teams in the top nine: David Shillington, Tim Mannah and Dylan Walker.
No changes to the backline or front row with Tom English, Sam Kasiano, Ben Mowen and Dylan Walker set for the weekend.
12:30 PM - Apr 27: The Brumbies are pleased to announce the signing of Tim Mannah ahead of Friday night's game against the Bulldogs.
Midfielder Tim Mannah will stay with Brumbies on-and-off-field.
12:25 PM - Apr 27: The Brumbies need their fourth win in as many rounds against an attacking Queensland outfit to have any hope of survival next week, with Ben Mowen out.
12:15 PM - Apr 27: The Brumbies' win against the Broncos will be their ninth against the Cowboys, two of which have come by a score of 14.
The Cowboys will take a record 18.10 points through 22 rounds with five wins and eight losses to end the regular season.
12:00 PM - Apr 27: Ben Mowen has been a steady member of the Brumbies' forward line, but isn't expected to play any part this weekend in New South Wales.
Rookie wing Zac Santo and tall forward Dan Laverde have both been recalled to the senior team from suspension, with forward Dylan Walker also returning from suspension with his spot-kicking resume.
11:44 AM - Apr 26: The Brumbies are delighted to announce the signing of two-quarterback Dane Gagai from the Brisbane Lions, ahead of Friday night's clash with the Sharks.
The 18-year-old out-of-contract Brisbane Lion is one of the biggest names to be traded in the past seven months, and has long been rumoured to be eyeing a move to Melbourne.
11:15 AM - Apr 26: Ben Mowen has been fit and active for the first time since his shoulder injury forced him off the field at th
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