So the All Blacks aren’t invincible

NOVEMBER could prove an explosive month on and off the field.

As a foretaste of what lies ahead over the next four weeks, Australia’s shock win over New Zealand in Hong Kong on Saturday has served to put all northern hemisphere opposition on red alert.

The Bledisloe Cup was an outstanding contest that featured players on both sides who hadn’t played any competitive rugby for well over a month. What will they be like when they are more battle hardened?