WELLINGTON (Reuters) - All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has hit back at critics of the timing of his training camps as the world champions reassembled for their second within a week in Christchurch on Sunday. New Zealand have had at least two 'foundation days' around the country and organised two three-day training camps before next month's three-match series with France, which starts on June 9. Some local rugby pundits have criticised the timing of the camps, while Wellington Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd said at the start of the season they would cause unnecessary disruption. Only four of the Crusaders at the All Blacks' camp played in their 24-13 victory. Hansen and New Zealand Rugby, however, have defended the camps several times this season and they did so again on Sunday.

Source: The Star May 27, 2018 05:48 UTC