Rugby: The All Blacks in pictures

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen. Photo / Getty Images

The 2014 Rugby Championship has been a successful one for the All Blacks so far.

After three matches, the All Blacks lead the competition with 12 points. The only blemish to date came in the opening match in Sydney where the side drew 12-all with Australia, a result which ended the team's run of consecutive test wins.

True to form, the All Blacks bounced back by hammering the Wallabies in the return fixture at Eden Park a week later. The winning ways continued against Argentina in Napier last week.

Tonight's match against the Springboks in Wellington is arguably the biggest challenge of the season.

Here are some of the best images of the All Blacks' Rugby Championship campaign to date.

1. Wallabies v All Blacks, August 16, Sydney - 12-12 draw

ANZ Stadium is the scene of the first test. Photo / Getty Images

The game is played in sodden conditions in Sydney, with both sides struggling to put anything creative together. Photo / Getty Images

The draw ended the All Blacks' consecutive winning run one game short of the world record. Photo / Getty Images

2. All Blacks v Wallabies, August 23, Auckland - All Blacks win 51-20

After a disappointing performance in Sydney, the All Blacks come out fired up at Eden Park. Photo / Getty Images

Aaron Cruden produces one of the performances of his international career, silencing his critics in the process. Photo / Getty Images

The All Blacks score six tries in a comprehensive performance. Photo / Getty Images

3. All Blacks v Argentina, September 6, Napier - All Blacks win 28-9

After sitting out the first two tests against Australia, Israel Dagg returns to the side with a solid display at fullback. Photo / Getty Images

Julian Savea continues his superb form, scoring two tries. Photo / Getty Images

Beauden Barrett got a rare start at first-five, and while some of his touches around the park were sublime, his goalkicking let him down. Photo / Getty Images