Why Kiwis are in seven heaven

WE love a good flanker down here.

If there’s one position on the rugby field New Zealanders claim the patent for, it is the openside flanker. We basically invented the position. It’s ours — although it’s kind of yours as well.

It all comes back to Dave Gallaher, captain of the 1905 All Blacks, affectionately known as ‘The Originals’. They cut a swathe through the United Kingdom, losing just one match.