Rather than thinking they played poorly, it is better to think they just did not play. Hansen is confident that if minds were not quite on the job two weeks ago, they definitely are now. With better lineout ball will come the opportunity to launch more effective attacks. "Halfbacks usually play well if the tight five do the job, as do loose forwards, for that matter. "As long as I have been watching rugby - which is a long time - until the day I die, that won't change.''

Source: Otago Daily Times November 18, 2016 23:01 UTC