All Blacks coach Steve Hansen defends erratic Jordie Barrett after test win ROBERT VAN ROYENSKY SPORTAll Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape grabs a hat-trick of tries in the All Blacks' big win over Japan. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has shot to Jordie Barrett's defence after another unconvincing performance in the black jersey. However, Hansen went into bat for the 21-year-old fullback after his team outscored the hosts 10 tries to five at Ajinomoto Stadium. "He's a pretty good footballer," Hansen said of one of his eight debutants on the day. "There was a number of people tonight who have done themselves really proud," Hansen said.

Source: Stuff November 03, 2018 10:18 UTC