All Blacks boss Henry fears Bok backlash

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry concedes that Johannesburg’s altitude factor could be a major stumbling block for his side ahead of their Tri-Nations showdown with South Africa on Saturday.

The last time the All Blacks won on the Highveld — the upper plateau region of the country — was back in the 2006 competition when they toppled the Springboks in Pretoria.

Since then, they have battled to overcome the hosts and again face a tough task to win in the historic clash at the FNB Stadium.