But the Wallabies are still the underdogs in their search for Bledisloe Cup success.

As a 96-capped Wallaby, Slipper is one of the most experienced players in coach Dave Rennie's squad - but even he is yet to taste victory across the Tasman.

The Wallabies have been training Christchurch in preparation for Sunday's series opener against the All Blacks at Wellington Stadium.

Slipper is excited to see the new generation of Wallabies rising up to the tall task of beating the Kiwis - but fresh in his mind is an 18-year Bledisloe Cup drought.

"We deserve to be underdogs because we haven't won it for so long and deservedly so. One thing I can tell you, is we're training hard to change that," Slipper said.

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"It comes down to that first Test match to see where we are. We're training hard and preparing well, but at the end of the day it comes down to results.

"We don't have a leg to stand on talking in terms of results in the past 15 years. For us as a playing group under a new coach, we're just making sure we're good to go."

Joining Slipper in the Wallabies' prop ranks are young talents Taniela Tupou, Angus Bell and Pone Fa'amausili, with the veteran saying tongue-in-cheek "I'm just trying to keep up at the moment."

Their arrival is driving the 31-year-old to improve with each training, given Rennie's intent to reward form over reputation.

But the man tasked with preparing the Wallabies' scrum for the All Blacks showdown is stuck in the United Kingdom due to strict travel regulations.

Petrus du Plessis, who worked with Rennie at the Glasgow Warriors, has resorted to hosting his scrum workshops over video conferences.

"It's been different, in 2020 you have to adapt. He's been working hard, it's been tough for him working overseas and not being with the boys in person," Slipper said.

"The key is to get onto the same page and work towards a common goal here, especially in the front row.

"He's keeping an eye over what we're doing up front. He's keeping us heading into the right direction which is good."

Slipper is only four international appearances away from being a centurion, but the ACT Brumby says he's just focused on making Rennie's match-day squad.

"I haven't thought that much about the 100-[milestone] to be honest, I'm just trying to make the team at the moment," Slipper said.

"There's some quality players running around, especially in the front row. For me, I'm just trying to train hard and improve each day.

"I'm excited to see these new players come through, it's an exciting time for Australian rugby I believe and I'm happy to be a part of it. I hope I can contribute."