DUBLIN - New Zealand rugby coach Steve Hansen resolutely stood by his claim the world champions are the underdogs going into Saturday's Test with Ireland in Dublin based on their historic loss to them a fortnight ago. "Yes we are the underdog," said Hansen at a press conference on Thursday. Hansen said neither taking the opposition for granted nor his players lacking motivation would be a problem on Saturday. "Complacency won't be a problem," said Hansen, who signed a new contract this year that will take him up to the 2019 World Cup. "But Joe has improved their fitness and also honed them in the how, why and when...small words but very important ones.

Source: Bangkok Post November 17, 2016 17:48 UTC