Phil Gifford: Treating the ball as a potential weapon is also fraught with danger PHIL GIFFORDSky SportSouth Africa hold on to win 36-26 over All blacks in Wellington. The test against South Africa in Wellington on Saturday night, thankfully, wasn't a World Cup knockout game. As painful as the unexpected loss feels right now, let's hope those in charge ignore the advice. Read and Whitelock have endured the most nerve-wracking game in modern All Black history, the 2011 World Cup final at Eden Park. For a team like the All Blacks the pain will be deep and real.

Source: Stuff September 15, 2018 09:58 UTC