Halfback T J Perenara on the charge for the All Blacks against South Africa. Photo GettyWhile other top nations have failed to improve since last year's World Cup, the all-conquering All Blacks are still on an upward curve, said coach Steve Hansen after their 57-15 rout of South Africa. "There is a real determination to try and improve every time we play," Hansen told reporters after his side racked up nine tries. We planned very well for the World Cup and beyond - I'm not saying the others haven't but we have. We planned for knowing we were going to lose a lot of test caps [to retirement]," added Hansen.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 09, 2016 01:52 UTC