New Zealand Herald
Monday Jun 11, 2012 Far from finding the pace of his first test tough to handle, halfback Aaron Smith said he would like to play the game at an even quicker tempo. In comments which would probably gladden new coach Steve Hansen's heart even more,...
New Zealand Herald
That fun translated to success against Ireland last night (Sat), with the All Blacks showing no signs of rust as they romped to a 42-10 victory in their first test since the Rugby World Cup final. The All Blacks' backline was, in large, clinical and...
New Zealand Herald
Monday Jun 11, 2012 As a performance, the All Blacks victory over Ireland could hardly have been better for new coach Steve Hansen. His side chalked up the win in their first outing since winning the World Cup in October on the same Eden Park turf.
Xtra News
Three-try Savea plays down Lomu likeness NZ Newswire June 10, 2012, 3:42 pm The comparisons with Jonah Lomu are inevitable, but big new All Blacks winger Julian Savea, dubbed "The Bus", isn't buying into it, and probably thinks it isn't even worth...