Saturday's return Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies will serve as the last opportunity for All Blacks hopefuls to impress before the Rugby World Cup squad is announced.
New Zealand coach Ian Foster will name his 33-man strong squad for the France-staged tournament beginning in September on Monday.
And with the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship already wrapped up, Foster is expected to give the more inexperienced players one more run to stake their claim.
That means the likes of Samipeni Finau and Dallas McLeod could make their test debuts, while Tamaiti Williams, Emoni Narawa, and Cam Roigard should also add to their one cap.
But for halfback Finlay Christie, and back-rower Luke Jacobson, their attention is fixed on helping the unbeaten All Blacks stay the course.
"We try not to think about that," Christie said. "We take it week by week and for me, it's about focusing on this week and what I can do training-wise, getting through today and another training Thursday.
"We obviously have a game to focus on before all that, so, the more we can just focus on what's next, the better we will be."
With Shannon Frizell, Sam Cane, and Ardie Savea all but nailed on as Foster's first-choice back-row, the battle for loose forward cover is heating up.
Like Christie, Jacobson is keeping grounded but will snatch another potential opportunity to impress in the black jersey.
"You can only do what you can do and take the opportunities you are given," he said.
"I think, for me, I've just been trying to focus on training and put my best foot forward, but also when I get a crack, I'm taking every opportunity that I get.
"I was reasonably happy on the weekend, so, if I get another crack, I just have to do the same again."
With much of Foster's preferred starting XV decided, the pair face similar battles for a spot on the bench for World Cup.
Christie commended Roigard's impact from the substitutes in the win over Australia, and hopes, given a chance on Saturday, can hit the ground running in a new-look All Blacks outfit.
"It's good, as it should always be," he said. "Cam went bloody well on the weekend, and he's had a good season.
"Obviously, with Nuggie there leading the way, he's set the standard for a long time now. The competition is good and we're enjoying training with each other.
"There can be a few relationships to build, but everyone here is expected to do a job if they get an opportunity.
"That's the All Black standard, and that's what's expected of you. No matter who goes out there, they will have that in the back of their mind and everyone should be ready to go."
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