 In 2010 the All Blacks won the Tri @-@ Nations series for the tenth time after three successive victories against South Africa , also retaining the Bledisloe Cup after consecutive victories against Australia . During 2010 New Zealand were undefeated for 15 test matches . Despite losing the 2011 Tri @-@ Nations after a loss to Australia in Brisbane , but still entered the 2011 Rugby World Cup as one of the favourites . The All Blacks went through their pool matches undefeated , and after defeating Argentina , and then Australia , faced France in the final . The final was played at Eden Park , and New Zealand scored one try and a penalty to narrowly win 8 – 7 . Henry stepped down as coach following the World Cup , and was replaced as head coach by his assistant Steve Hansen . 
