Smith wants more from All Blacks

New Zealand backs coach Wayne Smith has called for a 25% improvement from the All Blacks before next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Mon, 16 Aug, 2010 - 08:38

New Zealand backs coach Wayne Smith has called for a 25% improvement from the All Blacks before next year’s Rugby World Cup.

The All Blacks take on South Africa in the first Test match at Soweto’s Soccer City stadium this weekend, looking to make it five wins out of five in the Tri Nations.

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