All Blacks duo vow to show no mercy

A MAJOR talking point in the lead-up to the All Black’s game against Portugal on Saturday has been the physical disparity between the teams.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2007 - 01:00
Diarmuid O’Flynn

Fears have been expressed that the superbly conditioned top-ranked nation in the world could really hurt the amateurs from Portugal, and not just on the scoreboard.

All Blacks coach Graham Henry is aware of the danger.

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