AUCKLAND (Reuters) - All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was reluctant to state it explicitly, but the 57-0 demolition of traditional rivals South Africa on Saturday was an emphatic warning to the rest of the rugby world. Hansen felt the side had finally put together a performance many had been anticipating all season. "They just got us on a night when we clicked and when we do that, we're pretty hard to contain." That could well be the case as the All Blacks dominated the match on Saturday to run in eight tries - three in the first half from long range. It would only serve them better in the long run as the All Blacks look ahead to the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Source: The Star September 17, 2017 03:56 UTC