Hansen not bothered by English aggression

NEW ZEALAND’S forwards coach Steve Hansen yesterday vowed the All Blacks will tackle England’s “old-fashioned” aggression head on at Twickenham on Saturday.

England revealed yesterday they plan to slam down the shutters on the All Blacks expansive style, with defence coach Mike Ford hoping to drag the game into an arm-wrestle.

Ford claimed the try-laden Tri Nations, which New Zealand won without losing a game, does not properly represent full-on Test rugby — the inference being that England will teach them a lesson.