New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has challenged his players to show some "steel" against Australia.

The All Blacks will be looking to bounce back on home turf this weekend after losing their Rugby Championship decider with the Wallabies in Sydney.

Hansen is hopeful that New Zealand can resume their dominance over the Aussies with a victory at their Eden Park fortress on Saturday.

"It's one of those great Test matches," he told reporters. "We're going to find out who's got the steel and who hasn't.

"Whilst you want to learn from winning there's no doubt that losing hurts a hell of a lot more than winning does and you look deeper within yourself. There's plenty of sports people and plenty of sports stories that will tell you that."

Australia have failed to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand since 1986.