BY SEAN FITZPATRICK
Laureus Academy Member and legendary All Blacks captain
Wales see red
The weeks ahead will set the tone for the build-up to the World Cup next year. With some teams surging while others fade, it is a fascinating period.
The All Blacks made just one change to the team that played Wales last night, after their emphatic trouncing of an ill-disciplined Irish side last week, and my immediate reaction was to smile and nod my head appreciatively.
It is a joy to see continuity in selection and while I understand the realities of the modern game necessitate big squads and a degree of rotation, I also know continuity and consistent high performance are natural bedfellows.
Although I suspect Graham Henry will change all that for the next test against the Welsh, there are signs the side is settling. Read more
