All Blacks coach is banking that Sunday's Rugby Championship against the Springboks will another humdinger, with his side ready to fire on all cylinders in Pretoria.
After losing to the Springboks 36-34 in Wellington last month, Hansen says the home team has the wood over them.
"They are a pretty confident side the Boks, they've grown another arm and a leg since they knocked us over in Wellington," said Hansen.
"Thought they played really well against Aussie, they will be looking forward to fronting up again on Saturday (Sunday morning NZ time)."
The All Blacks coach guarantees fans that Sunday's Test will be gruelling and will go right down to the wire.
"You've got two teams that are going to go at it, two big bulls in a bullpen – last man standing so to speak.
"That's what Test rugby is all about and I think that is what the fans want to see too," he said.
"They (fans) want to see real close games, whilst you reflect on the game back there where we lost. Which wasn't great but I think everyone that watched the Test were excited about it."
The All Blacks have already locked up the Rugby Championship title for a third consecutive year after defeating Argentina last weekend.
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