Eye on South Africa: The surest indicator that South Africa has earned testy Hansen's attention

CAPE TOWN - After years of inane platitudes from All Black coach Steve Hansen about the rivalry with the Boks after his side racked up record scores against their old foes, things changed this week.

There was a marked edge to Hansen’s comments as the All Blacks prepared to face the Springboks. It’s a stretch to say Hansen was rattled, but it was as close to it as he comes.