A good Steve Hansen Interview regarding his ambitions for the ABs

"“The previous week we’d won in Argentina before crossing all these time zones to play South Africa,” recalled the New Zealand coach. “We’d struggled in the first half [and were 16-12 down] but then in the second half, when we really had no right to because of all the travel we’d done, we just changed gear and took off."

“It was like a training run. Things just clicked – bang, bang, bang, everything worked. It wasn’t easy but it looked it, like when you’re watching a Pelé or Maradona, a Dan Carter or a Messi, when they’ve got so much time and everything seems so simple. It was like the game was in slow motion and we were in control of it.” Error-free, dazzling counter-attack, 20 unanswered points. Supreme."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/newzealand/9712868/England-v-New-Zealand-We-want-to-be-great-like-Spains-football-team-says-All-Blacks-coach-Steve-Hansen.html

Yes that Soweto match was surreal. Though all match you did get the feeling they were about to fire given the chance but the sheer efficiency of the scoring made it look so easy.

I've a feeling this last match is going to be an attempt to make a statement as well. The last hurrah for the year.

And odd how our previous longest non losing streak- 23, also followed the world cup win in 87.

Taylorman wrote:Yes that Soweto match was surreal. Though all match you did get the feeling they were about to fire given the chance but the sheer efficiency of the scoring made it look so easy.

I've a feeling this last match is going to be an attempt to make a statement as well. The last hurrah for the year.

And odd how our previous longest non losing streak- 23, also followed the world cup win in 87.

To see any sporting team in any game/match sporting contest reach those heights of perfection, skill and tactical accomplishment is a pleasure to watch.

Will be viewing avidly this weekend...

yeah hopefully we get some great rugby. This AIs have been flat to understate it.

Yes true, though i thought you played some great rugby last weekend in the loose. controlled and predominantly error free in the tight

maestegmafia wrote:Yes true, though i thought you played some great rugby last weekend in the loose. controlled and predominantly error free in the tight

thanks maes...Yeah I did, and the ABs went well too...

That's a horrendous photo of him. I prefer watching Gordon Brown smile than see that!

Kia some people just arent big smilers...

I'm sure he's doing it to get away from the gruff, thuggish no smile look he usually gives. But this new look just plain scares me.

He looks a bit like a fat Bill Hicks when he smiles.