OPINIONWhen Peter O’Mahony called Sam Cane a “s*** Richie McCaw”, he had little idea what he’d set in motion. Sixteen months later, the All Blacks’ openside flanker delivered 75 minutes that made a case that his name should be etched alongside those who’ve delivered the great performances of the New Zealand Rugby World Cup tapestry. The front row concedes too many penalties, the locks are old and don’t work hard enough and Sam Cane “doesn’t know how to ruck properly”. One thing the All Blacks have done differently this World Cup is fly below the radar. Get full coverage of the Rugby World Cup.

Source: The Herald October 15, 2023 21:19 UTC