The Kiwis' five most significant wins over Australia

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Issac Luke of the Kiwis celebrate their victory over Australia. Photo / Getty Images

Chris Rattue looks at five of the Kiwis most significant wins over Australia of the past 25 years.

2005: Tri-Nations, 24-0, Leeds.

Roy Asotasi, middle, celebrates with Stacey Jones, left, and Clinton Toopi after the 2005 victory. Photo / Getty Images

New dad Stacey Jones did an amazing global journey to star in this match, which can now be seen as heralding a new era in international league. It ended three decades of Australian tournament victories. It also forced the controversial resignation of Aussie coach Wayne Bennett, freeing him up - as it turned out - to mastermind the Kiwis' shock World Cup victory three years later.

2008: World Cup final, 34-20, Brisbane

David Fa'alogo and Manu Vatuvei of the Kiwis celebrate after winning the 2008 World Cup final. Photo / Getty Images

The World Cup had been an Australian benefit since the mid 1970s, and the Kiwis had never won the crown. After eight successive losses to the old foe, they shocked the Kangaroos sending their coach Ricky Stuart into a nasty melt down. These were heady early days for new coach Steve Kearney, who was assisted - or directed - by Wayne Bennett. This amazing victory has proven to be a great launch pad for Kearney, who is now in charge of a new rugby league order.

2010: Four Nations final, 16-12, Brisbane

The Kiwis celebrate after winning the 2010 Four Nations. Photo / Getty Images

Okay, so it was helped by a giant forward pass for the winning try, but the result confirmed that the World Cup victory was no fluke, that the Kiwis could take on the might of Australia with confidence

2015: Anzac test, 26-12, Brisbane

The Kiwis celebrate winning the Anzac test. Photo / Getty Images

New Zealand can rightfully claim to be the best side in the world, having broken the Anzac hoodoo by scoring their third consecutive victory over a powerful although Kangaroos side now portrayed as being over the hill.

1991: First test, 24-8, Melbourne

Steve Roach of the Kangaroos makes a break during the 1991 test. Photo / Getty Images

A Kiwis team gathered from around the world, including virtually amateur New Zealand clubs, came together to shock an Aussie side loaded with superstars such as Wally Lewis, Allan Langer and Mal Meninga. The last of what might be termed the romantic victories set off a wave of incredible publicity for the players and league although the Kiwis crashed in the next two tests. An extremely fond memory as much as anything, but one which signalled just how good New Zealand could be in future when their players flooded the Australian club competition.