What next for the All Blacks?

NZ Herald

30 Aug, 2015 09:15 PMQuick Read

All Blacks Head coach Steve Hansen says "We can't win this World Cup by having something ordinary - we have to bring something different and he brings that."It's apparent, then, that the All Blacks are prepared to inject youth and inexperience into the mix once they get to England. They want to use their experienced core to blunt opponents, the unknown components such as Naholo, Nehe Milner-Skudder and Malakai Fekitoa to cut through them.

With yesterday's naming of the 31-man All Blacks squad, the players and staff now begin their final few weeks of preparation before the Rugby World Cup begins.

The All Blacks kick off their defence on September 21 against Argentina at Wembley Stadium but before they leave for England have a number of training sessions.

Tomorrow-Thursday
Wellington training camp
The 31-players all take part in training sessions tomorrow and Wednesday before doing some community appearances on Wednesday.

Tuesday September 8-Wednesday September 9
Auckland training camp
The squad train in Auckland next Tuesday and Wednesday with a fan event taking place at the end of the Wednesday training.

Thursday September 10
All Blacks squad depart from Auckland for London.