Forward thinking Boks targeting All Blacks lineout
New Zealand and South Africa are the first to lock horns tomorrow at Eden Park – with Irish referee Alan Lewis the man in the middle – and both All Black lock Brad Thorn and Springbok talisman Victor Matfield have identified that set-piece as a potential deciding factor.
When asked about possible All Blacks weaknesses, Matfield kicked off the mind games by stating in no uncertain terms the lineout would be targeted in a bid to erode the hosts’ self-confidence.