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How can the All Blacks shake off their label as the great escape artists of world rugby? Fine-tune their arousal levels, according to coach Steve Hansen.

New Zealand have only led at half-time once in their past five Tests, a trend Hansen is keen to terminate in the third Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday.

"We haven't quite got it right," he said. "We're either over-aroused or under-aroused."

Their boldest Houdini act came last November in Dublin when they trailed Ireland 22-7 at the break before squeaking over the line in the final minute, 24-22. Senior All Blacks joined Hansen in calling for stronger starts, eliminating the need to continually call on fitness and character.

Wing Cory Jane says a frustrated England team won't need a third invitation after enjoying the better of the first spell in the first two Tests. Last week England burst 10-0 clear and were still 10-6 up at half-time before the hosts spluttered into life.

"It's not too good letting quality teams get a lead on you," Jane said. "I guess it shows how resilient the boys are to come back but you don't want to give them too many points because they are a quality team."

Victory will not only sweep the series 3-0 for the world champions but extend their winning streak to 17 Tests - equalling the tier one world record they established in the late 1960s and which was matched by South Africa in 1997-1998.

England assistant coach Andy Farrell believes the All Blacks' capacity to scrape out of tight spots can be traced back to the 2007 World Cup.

He believes the pain of New Zealand's quarter-final exit hasn't been forgotten by the players and management, many of whom were part of the 2011 triumph and are likely to last through to next year's tournament.

"They've been through the experience of disappointment and now they're composed at the right times," Farrell said. "They're the best side in the world at actually getting over the line."

Farrell said England are bitterly disappointed to have lost both Tests but, regardless of the outcome in Hamilton, he says the defeats could provide a similar silver lining.

"Our performances have put us in a place to win both Tests," he said. "We've not quite got over the line but we've learned plenty."