All Blacks, South Africa gain revenge

New Zealand routed Australia 41-13 while South Africa grabbed a revenge 26-12 triumph over Argentina in a packed program of World Cup dress rehearsals on Saturday.

Just over a month from the start of the World Cup, the defending champion All Blacks marked skipper Richie McCaw's record 142nd Test appearance with a five-try demolition of Australia in Auckland.

New Zealand's pride was wounded when it lost the Rugby Championship decider 27-19 to the Wallabies a week ago, and it was determined to make amends and retain the Bledisloe Cup for the 13th consecutive year.