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The All Blacks were blasted as "panicky and rattled" by New Zealand media on Saturday in the wake of a record loss to South Africa in their final match before the World Cup begins in two weeks.
The three-time world champions crashed to a 35-7, five-tries-to-one defeat to the Springboks at Twickenham on Friday.
Having enjoyed a week's respite, Ian Foster's worthiness as All Blacks coach is back under tense media and public scrutiny in New Zealand following their second Test loss to Ireland on Saturday.
Having enjoyed a week's respite, Ian Foster's worthiness as All Blacks coach is back under tense media and public scrutiny in New Zealand following their second Test loss to Ireland.
Patrick McKendry The struggles of the Australian teams in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition may be good for them in the longer term because it will focus attention on how their players, from grassroots to professionals, are coached, former All Blacks first-five Andrew Mehrtens says. Action from the Chiefs vs Brumbies match over the weekend. Photo: PHOTOSPORT The New Zealand teams are 10-0 after two rounds and while the first round was relatively close with Super Rugby Aotearoa finalists the Crusaders and Chiefs narrowly beating the Brumbies and Force respectively, the recent second ro...