The All Blacks set a new benchmark in their quarter-final demolition of Ireland. Photo / Photosport
The All Blacks will play England in a World Cup semifinal this weekend with the potential to go down as one of the greatest games ever played.
Last week's quarter-final performance, as noted by fans of the sport around the world, arguably set a new threshold, benchmark, standard, for how
rugby can be played. A talent level so impressive, we'll still be reflecting on it in a decade from now as a moment where rugby found itself on a whole, previously unattained, echelon.
So, New Zealand, although a game of that calibre is quite obviously unattainable every week - are we ready to admit that even half of that is good enough for victory?
This week on the Stoked Podcast, the boys find out.
Warning: May contain some coarse language and adult themes, recommended to ages 18+
