All Blacks will have to up the ante next season, warns Read

New Zealand must make big improvements to stand any chance of repeating their perfect year next season, according to Kieran Read.

The All Blacks won 14 consecutive matches in their 2013 schedule, but number eight Read thinks similar performance levels will simply not be good enough next year.

The world champions became the first professional-era international side to complete a 100% campaign with a 24-22 victory over Ireland in Dublin.