Master coach Rod Macqueen has branded Saturday night's test as the Wallabies' most significant match leading into next year's Rugby World Cup as they'll measure themselves against an All Blacks outfit on the “verge of greatness”, according to a report from AAP.

“Australia have a (season) and a half coming into the next World Cup and this is going to be a litmus test for them,” Macqueen said.

“It is one of the more significant games in the last few years and particularly for Australia, I think this will be the most significant game for them. So close to the World Cup it's a great opportunity for them because they're not guessing, they'll know after this next game where they stand and what they have to do.”