The Lions will arrive in the middle of next year with a strong squad and plenty of self-belief. Maybe the best other nations can hope for is that the All Blacks somehow contrive to beat themselves. Outside yesterday's match-day 23, Luke Romano, Patrick Tuipulotu, Elliot Dixon, Aaron Cruden, Damian McKenzie, Malakai Fekitoa, Julian Savea and others are waiting for their opportunities. If the same standards are applied to the All Blacks' preparations over the next fortnight, it's difficult to see Australia getting within 25 points of this team. Ruling the world• The three-time world champion All Blacks completed the most dominant campaign of any team in the history of the Rugby Championship, securing a bonus point in each of their six wins.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 09, 2016 15:56 UTC