Mitchell expects physical contests

New Zealand coach John Mitchell insisted the All Blacks have “everything to gain” from their four Pool D clashes despite expectations they will breeze through to the quarter-finals without breaking stride.

Mitchell expects physical contests

New Zealand coach John Mitchell insisted the All Blacks have “everything to gain” from their four Pool D clashes despite expectations they will breeze through to the quarter-finals without breaking stride.

The All Blacks, as they did at the inaugural World Cup in 1987, open their campaign against Italy tomorrow before taking on Canada, Tonga and then Wales.

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