Have New Zealand rugby lost their aura? England vs All Blacks preview

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[@thamcham357]

Three things in life that a guaranteed. Death, taxes and a northern hemisphere pundit questioning if the All Blacks have "lost their aura"

[@CG-or1re]

they only team that never disrespect NZ are the team that have by far the best record against them, the springboks.

[@rodeo4786]

❤️💪👍

[@fu8713]

Lol

[@jacklowe8287]

As a springbok fan, I’d say the second you think the all blacks have lost their aura you’ve probably already lost

[@chrisjohnson6631]

As a South African fan, if I had a dollar for every time a South African fan commented on this England v New Zealand video by exclaiming, “as a South African fan”, I would be rather rich.

[@wot4922]

​@@chrisjohnson6631Facts 🇿🇦

[@ginaterauna9845]

Love your comment, thanks for the respect to our All Blacks ❤️

[@lokobad8745]

Springsbok and All blacks are the best two team in the world never underestimate them big falls 😂

[@armin8768]

As a Springbok supporter, I just LOVE how these Northern Hemisphere guys still underestimate the All Blacks after they've beaten Ireland at their peak. Please keep on doing these shows talking about how the AB's won't do good and let that arrogance creep into the minds of your teams. Can't wait for these games.

[@idgaf2024]

After the called that All Blacks team the worst ABs team ever. But we saw when there backs against the wall they rose and fought. Yes they lost the Final but if it hadn’t been South Africa in that final I’m sure they would’ve trounced England lol

[@Kalion-ln7ek]

It's like clockwork. I feel like the North starts picking out where they are going to place their trophies before the tournaments start. As a SA supporter I am very concerned about what Razor is going to do with the All Blacks. When he coached the Crusaders it didn't matter if they had 10 All Blacks in the team or zero, they just always found a way to win.

[@tristanmckenzie1623]

@armin8768 totally agree. The Northern Hemisphere have this obsession of compared the ABs of yesteryear to the current side, the Dan Carters, McCaws, Nonu, Read and co. Once in a generation players. That doesn't mean the ABs don't have qualities players and won't rise again. They have a very good forwards coach in Jason Ryan who the ABs have retained and Razor as the head coach to add his values who knows how to get the best out of players. He's a guy that has proved he can unite a team. It might take the ABs a couple of tests to get into the swing of things but I reckon by the time the championship starts things will start to shape the way Razor wants his side to play. The Hurricanes, Chiefs, Blues have some very good players in it. Players that aren't known to the world yet. One thing Razor will do is he will have players in there specialist positions and he will pick the players that are in form too. England have done nothing yet to really talk about what they are going to do. Premiership Final rugby is not test footy.

[@fu8713]

Kalion EXACTLY coach makes a big difference Razor should of been there after 2019 Foster is a bum should never have been there the whole country knew that the NZRU BOARD still need to be sacked over that ridiculous circus and now the NZ Clubs want to get rid of them. Paid muppets tryna destroy Nz rugby fkn disgusting

[@iansimpson2088]

Listen to what they are saying, they believe England have a chance but, NZ are NZ. Regarding arrogance, I have played in SA and NZ, the English fans are humble compared to down south.

[@andrewbere-adams2410]

As a brit who’s made a permanent move to NZ, it pains me to say the pundits are speaking into an echo chamber. No mention of the significant shift in the Blues and Hurricanes. Look at how TJ is performing. It’s great to see the premiership doing so well but don’t ever underestimate AB’s. That’s just mental.

[@MA-ik7ys]

After foster is gone, I have to be honest, we have a sensational team to put together. I feel we will see another decade of dominance.

[@SpunkRod]

Underestimate the All Blacks at your own peril...

[@LeMerch]

They aren’t. They are saying that the ABs aren’t the unbeatable team that used to be FFS.

[@unknown.7485]

@@LeMerchwell it’s just because all the nz coaches have gone abroad and taught how he play the game besides south africa so everyone caught up

[@IwasInThe60s]

Ask the Springboks: There is no such a thing as a weak All Blacks team.

[@jimsquire-chestnuts8381]

“Crusaders aren’t who they used to be” Yeah… because their 7 time winning coach is leading the ABs… This video will age like milk..

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Their finished kiwi a bunch of chocolate teapot s😂😂😂😂

[@schnickeringhen]

I hate to break it to you all but the Crusaders aren’t our only Super Rugby team but sure, cling to whatever you need to make you feel more optimistic.

[@EvoraGT430]

It's not news to England fans with a brain, honestly.

[@wlk2408]

Will Whitelock and Retallic play? If not England has a real chance.

[@NzNicK253]

@@wlk2408they’re retired from All Black rugby now. Scott Barrett isn’t too bad though 😄 Second lock is tough to pick, we do lack depth at lock more than any other position at the moment.

[@wlk2408]

@@NzNicK253 I think that is going to be the biggest challenge for Razor. To find two or three locks of top quality to help Barrett. Retallic and Lood De Jager are the two best defensive jumpers in the world for me. Retallic and Whitelock also allowed Barrett to play with more freedom. He will now have to lead an couple of new locks. It will be interesting to see how Razor is going to solve that problem. One thing is sure New Zealand has enough talent it is just the experience that might cost them in the short run.

[@weaselwag]

youd think if anything the other teams becoming better than chch would scare the shit out of them, given chch's 3rd team in its first preseason game almost beat munster was it earlier this year? lol

[@ReubenCooper]

The fact year after year youre asking "have the All Blacks lost their aura?" Goes to show they will never lose their aura...

As an Ireland fan, this is crazy. The Crusaders aren't as unbeatable as they used to be... because the coach that made them unbeatable is now the head coach of the All Blacks. NZ weren't at their very best in the WC and yet they still beat Ireland and got to the final - just how high might their ceiling be with Razor??

[@murraysmith595]

Razor will only have a week with his squad.. So they have a good chance. Give it a year or so and I think they will become a formidable team.

[@rodeo4786]

A new chapter 1st hit out give it time rebuild exiting times ahead

[@ObiePaddles]

Remember after the 1st Haka of World Cup when press said the ABs were the ‘worst ABs of all time and even brought their own wooden spoon’. 1 missed kick away from winning it!

[@jamesbredenkamp6726]

Breaks my brain how pundits are already writing the all blacks off after what they did in the world cup and not to mention Razor being their new coach, whose track record is unreal. Northern Hemisphere pundits doing what they do best. Overhyping their teams.

[@matthewmoloney2336]

Facts, nz & sa far ahead of NH teams

[@EvoraGT430]

Pretty sure most fans (of both sides) know they're talking bollox as usual.

[@JustAdad.]

NZ will do them by 30 in each test. These NH plonkers are drunk with stupidity.

[@plutoniumnitrate1201]

@@matthewmoloney2336 not facts..........Ireland and france are at the same level......you obviously did not watch the world cup did you

[@shizzlemysizzle]

Yeah it's called click bait to suck you into making such comments

[@daleminchin1184]

Pundits have been trying to will this "loss of aura" into existence since the early 90s. It might happen one day but the fact we're talking about it means it's very much still in existence

[@Mark76556]

The aura is gone. They're still a great side but the huge fear factor that was always associated with them is definitely not there anymore. Most teams would have lost the game before a ball was kicked, not anymore

[@kev63inuk]

Wrong Dale. The Aura has gone. Years ago. Results tell the truth. Only Scotsman Jim Hamilton asked the question. Maybe the Scottish think that but most kiwis I know and I know a fair few think they are an amongst the top nations in world rugby . Right now though maybe 3rd best.

[@daleminchin1184]

​@@kev63inukABs are going to absolutely belt England when they tour downunder. This new Robertson regime will be absolutely frothing to kick off this era in proper fashion

[@jamesblewman]

Difficult to see England winning either test. NZ is a production line of quality players and now is no different.

[@jordannangwala4608]

Depends on who they pick at 10 and 15 Mounga would have sealed it for us but Dmac and BB make it contentious

[@CG-or1re]

@@jordannangwala4608 i think Dmac has earned his chance to play 10 and they should play BB at 15. need some experience in the backline

[@NzNicK253]

Dmac will be our 10. 15 will be swapped between Barrett and Reuben love this season. And then Will Jordan next year will take the 15 jersey from everyone.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

D mac is too small.fact not much in defence. 😂😂😂😂

[@jademoyles2470]

​@@michaelmoynihan9591 Haha obviously you havnt been watching super rugby.

[@issie_adams]

Why does the NH always overhype their teams & disrespect the NH. They might not be as good as they used to be but believe me the All blacks will never lose their aura. from a Bok fan

[@EvoraGT430]

We don't; it's just click-bait hot air from the "pundits".

[@garyambrosini1427]

Why do bok fans always feel the need to comment on things which have nothing to do with them whatsoever?

[@jle42]

Because its about rugby and therefore not 'nothing to do with us' and we are allowed to have an opinion about other teams and rugby in general. Thats why! 🎉​@@garyambrosini1427

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

@@garyambrosini1427 Need a nappy change there Gary? As reigning & 4x RWC champions, South African supporters don't have rights to comment on rugby videos ... but you do? Do you often find that your Ego is a problem??

[@garyambrosini1427]

@LittleBigMediaCo Pretty ridiculous of a Saffa to talk about ego, most egotistical rugby team and set of fans out there. If only you put so much effort into keeping the lights on at home...

[@ARI_ARI...]

😂 😂 😂 The UK boys writing off the All Blacks 😂😂😂Wow haven't we seen this movie before

[@Revelation14315]

IN RAZOR WE TRUST 💪🖤

[@johno9761]

They said this before Ireland-All Blacks at the RWC said they were the “easier game” for Ireland how’d that go? NH pundits always talk RUBBISH. England would struggle to get ANY player into the All Blacks backline and that’s them in “transition” and them missing a superstar player like Will Jordan whose out for 6 months 😭😭😭😭

[@austingtir]

We dont even need Will Jordan this year imo we have loads of great wings. Sevu Reece is the best wing in the world right now and its not even close and I reckon he's better allround player than Jordan anyway he just does way more off the ball than Jordan does and can still score crazy tries. Even without Mounga who's the best 10 in the world we can easily beat this England team. The only question mark and weak spot in the team Razor will select for this year is at lock as no way our two top locks in Scott and Patrick stay injury free and the next guys inline are inexperienced and arent even close too international level locks.

[@subhuman119]

The fact that people are still saying that the All Blacks have lost their aura, means that the All Blacks haven't lost their aura. It just proves that nations all around the world are still concerned about playing them, especially in New Zealand. Super Rugby isn't the Crusaders. You still have to deal with the players from the Blues, Hurricanes, Chiefs and Highlanders, who are all LOADED with talent. Not to mention, people like Sam Cane, Ardie Savea and Beauden Barrett coming back from Japan.

[@eyeofrage7025]

Ian Fosters All Blacks definitely took some of the shine off their reputation. But Razor gets a run now, and I am very excited to see what he will bring. Good luck on the series Gents

[@JoshuaBallinger]

Look guys, Yes New Zealand might not have that Dan Carter or McCaw atm but i'll tell you something, after watching the Crusaders/Razor win 7 titles in a row every year he is an outstanding coach who will always get the best out of very average players. The All Blacks scare me right now. They are in a transition phase where the best coach in World Rugby (my opinion) is going to be behind the growth and development of the talent coming through New Zealand at the top level. Geez the next 4-8 years are gonna be very hard and get harder each year against the All Blacks.

[@williamnel4946]

Mate uuuuu never eeeever underestimate the AB's. Razor at the helm means they are going to be a beast to beat.

[@marelizemeier]

This is the level of arrogance that cost Ireland their quarter and England their decades of Sucking. Humility goes a long way.

[@steve-vc3wl]

decades of sucking, you really are the best of the best at being an arm chair critic...congrats!

[@LeMerch]

It’s the media. Ireland weren’t arrogant. Non of their players said anything arrogant. Punters in the media want views and attention so will say whatever but the same can be said for NZ media, SA media etc.

[@videovibes56]

I am no English supporter but what exactly did they say that was arrogant? They support their team. what is wrong with that? Belief is the first step of winning.

[@nathanielfacey7209]

The Ireland players were highly arrogant as Eben Etzbeth said following the SA group game a significant number of Ireland players were saying “see you in the final”, then the Allblacks proceeded to humble them

[@videovibes56]

​@@nathanielfacey7209 Two things, first, I am referring to the interview above which are english, I found nothing arrogant in that interview yet people calling them arrogant. so unless you can point me to what was said that was actually arrogant, people need to stop throwing around the word. Second, regarding Ireland being arrogant is ridiculous to say. you are in bad faith, taking the word of Etz that may or may not have been accurate, that may or may not have been misinterpreted, that may or may not have been a distraction from his own arrogant comments which I may remind you was " we’ll get them again if they make it through.’ If they make it through" showing that South Africa players are guilty of what you accuse Ireland of.

[@hannesbornman1045]

When SA played that style of game in 2019, English pundits said we were boring. Now England have made that style their own.

[@garyambrosini1427]

You want me to pass you the oil to fry those chips on your shoulder?

[@hannesbornman1045]

@@garyambrosini1427 You know what they say. If you can't beat'em, copy'em.

[@williamnavarro1006]

Well England has never been the incarnation of beautiful Rugby anyway... Playing an SA brand of Rugby is a natural inclination for them.

[@kiwidamoplays]

If ever there was a good time to play the AB's it's now (transition, new coach), but geez, the Blues, Canes and Chiefs have had some brilliant players playing great rugby this season. I wouldn't write them off.

[@saddammall3337]

This Will not age well......

[@Amandla-Awethu]

The ABs are certainly hurting, but that’s when they can be most dangerous. And Razor will bring back that fire that dimmed a little since the Ireland series.

[@qcsorter4626]

If it wasn't for Cane's red card I firmly believe that NZ would have won the World Cup.

[@user-lr2tk6wb5l]

You think the All Blacks have lost their aura, at your own peril.

[@unknown.7485]

funny how pundits always say that “all blacks have fallen off” or in the long of the lines of that is like they wanna see us fail 😭🤣

[@JustAdad.]

They all plonkers my bud. NZ made the final and could of won the world cup. They have a production line of players and a new coach that doesn't know how to fail. NZ by 30 in each test. From a Saffa. We can't wait for NZ to smash these plonkers.

[@unknown.7485]

@@JustAdad. yeahhh fr

[@will_274]

New Zealand are vulnerable early in the season but still … Their home record is impeccable.

[@shizzlemysizzle]

I don't even think any of the current England squad was born the last time the All Blacks lost at Eden Park

[@philliproberts7294]

Was empecable

[@Alex-mj5dv]

@@shizzlemysizzleyeah France 1994 - a fair proportion on both sides wouldn’t have been born then.

[@will_274]

@@philliproberts7294 I don’t think you’d find a better record than the all Blacks at Home over a long period. If you were referring to recent losses to Ireland sure. But that’s hardly a big sample size. The World Cup is their main focus. They are consistently hard to beat between World Cup also.

[@georgekuru]

The kiwis will watching this and rubbing their hands together. This has got traditional AB ambush written all over it.

[@sportsdictionary590]

Crazy how the all blacks are being disrespected. Crusaders previous coach (who made them the force they were by the way is now all blacks head coach). England won’t win a single test. From a saffa

[@Talonnz1]

Reminds me of pundits before the QF lol

[@ljawgtn1393]

Please stay humble NZ'rs. We look forward to England visiting and hope they play some competitive footy.

[@mattsmth5236]

This is going to be the best NZ team since McCaw left the world better watch out go the all blacks Scott Robertson and Jason Ryan are going to make the all blacks unstoppable

[@PF-vu2gd]

I prefer not to say anything just wait and see... no matter what the ABs is always the team to beat...

[@craighjonas8833]

Nobody is talking about the Felix Jones factor. He'll come up with a strategy that could possibly beat the All Blacks. That aside, loving the misguided optimism gents. Looks like the Southern Hemisphere will have to humble you again. 😂

[@darthmaul408]

Personally I think New Zealand will win both tests. I think the point the pundits are trying to make is that England should not go there with fear. From an England fan.

[@rodeo4786]

NZder here I really don't understand why some are labeling the interview very negative I think they are positive about the upcoming tour exited about the team selection and their chances of a series win in NZ as one should

[@ljawgtn1393]

the power can be lost out of the mouth, great to hear

[@deanjames1934]

No the point the pundits are trying to make is that NZ is ripe for the picking and that they can win the series 2-0. Typical over confident poms, it's deja vu.

[@user-rs9bu4pl7h]

I don't know where this aura is coming from,we Kiwis just play serious Rugby, looking back on the pioneers of All Black Rugby, they didn't start off to try and be the most dominant Rugby team in tests,, it just happened with a lot of hard work, and now we're in everyone's head when they come to play us, it's amazing how the All Blacks can dominate a mans thought,, what im saying is it's the opposition or the rugby world that holds the All Blacks in such awe they're all in their heads... Watch out for the All Blacks if they click

[@dionmatthews7319]

We can never underestimate anyone now especially after series loss to Ireland.take us back to the old ways Razor

[@larrytasker7043]

Oh yeah. You guys have little idea what quality New Zealand has and we have Scott Robertson coach. It'll be tough but the ABs will win the series.

[@JustAdad.]

NZ will win by 30 in each test.

[@Canvashed]

Last time they done that verus England?? 😂

[@raghallaighj]

a scot winding up the AB’s just so they can batter the English this summer is beautiful. AB’s are the AB’s, nothing changes. They are arguably the most dangerous attacking team in the world

[@Andy-ou1di]

As a kiwi, I am so excited about this new era. Firstly the coaching staff is mint. It’s who so many of us have wanted for years now. Secondly, the player pool is very good atm across the board. Third, and lastly, while the Crusaders had a bad season, they were a whisker away from coming right. But aside from them, the resurgence of the Auckland was great. Plus Chiefs and Wellington were not far off. Forget the dominance of the Crusaders, it doesn’t matter. Other teams have stepped up. My guess is also next year the Crusaders will make a better show of it (and I’m from Highlanders country, not a Cantab). Overall, it may take a year or two, but I think under Robinson, the AB’s will be a force to be reckoned with and you’ll see a different level of consistency compared to the previous three years. Let’s go!!

[@inbetweener2000]

You lot are dreaming mate. Enjoy your win in Japan that maybe the only win on the England Tour. Nobody wins at Eden Park except the All blacks 48 consecutive test wins since 1994 and can't see that changing.

[@darrenandrews1979]

The issue with England is the coaching staff and the lack of cohesion that restricts the players from playing to their potential. By comparison, you’ll see Razor, Hanson and Co, create an environment that brings out the best in the ABs players. What Razor does incredibly well is he makes the sum of the parts greater than the individuals abilities alone, and he creates a purpose and focus that no other coach in NZ has done for some time. Can’t wait to see what he does with the ABs.

[@neilmac6049]

Mad some of the comments here….cant wait to see what NZ are like now with Razor in charge…will always treat them with the utmost respect. Still made a WC final last year AND won the Rugby Championship….for me NZ will always be consistent……just never know what you will get with England…sometimes World Class, sometimes not. As for SA…I think they have the right to be both egoistical and cocky….just released their squad for Wales game and it’s awesome and they haven’t even included any UK or Ireland based players…..I think the gap has closed between North and South Hemispheres but South still lead the way (i.e. SA and NZ)…Ireland fan speaking

[@bgreen240]

As an AB fan I am excited at the talent coming through. At present we are light at lock and 1st 5 but the rest we have unbelievable talent, in some areas potentially generational talent. Having said this England will be tough but I still think that we have the best natural rugby talent available.

[@rory7590]

If you have to keep asking whether a team still has an ‘aura’ then they obviously still have it.

[@AB-ee1qi]

WoW! Its all proper tests Brah! Comments going to be good after the Tour!

[@isimelithegeethe4945]

I wouldn't write the All Blacks off. That was the mistake made by Ireland and it costed them the WC. I would always give the All Blacks the upper hand given there are other exceptional players present in NZ at the moment that can easily replace the likes of Moun'ga (with all due respect to the man) and other big names that have left the team. You are right though; it will be a tough series. Betting the ABs to clinch it though.

[@waffle_burger8499]

Lol.. we have the Blues, Chiefs and Hurricanes who are stacked with talented players, most of who these "analysts" would have never heard of. The Crusaders demise this year simply creates opportunities for other teams and players. England won't be able to keep up.

[@lukejohnson3361]

Hopefully the same 3 interview each other after the series in NZ. They can add some sause to those words they'll be eating. Can't see it being close and as a NZ supporter I hope they pick the bouncing hair at #10

[@justinwillson3424]

Love the confidence. Bring it on England. NZ are always slow starters 1st test of the year, and England could catch us cold, but mark my words. Some of these young guns and ones who will come back from injuries will light up the rugby field once Scott Robinson gets them to gel as a unit. Stoll a force.

[@bodybalanceU2]

why is england rugby so caught up in "all blacks aura and have they lost it" comes up every few years - only the northern hemisphere with their aura BS

[@PatrickHapeta]

Thats what was being said at quarter finals of RWC

[@mhjyuti]

Not even a union fan but as an Aussie yea don't ever think that. Yes SA and NZ are even on WCs but let's be honest, NZ has been and still is the best country at rugby overall for at least my 29 years.

[@xmun2450]

Best thing about playing England is there is no English ref atleast we'll see some flowing rugby allowed then

[@vaydahmason33]

The fact that when NZ rugby goes through a transition phase which unfortunately happens after every World Cup. Northern hemisphere teams feel that NZ are weak and vulnerable. So in saying that, you have no excuses. You must win and win well. If not then English Rugby, with all your money, your full stadiums superstar athletes, it's not real it's an illusion, make believe.

[@Scyon13]

There's 4 other NZ teams, but yes we haven't bled enough young players, but that doesn't change much imo

[@dionmatthews7319]

They talk a big talk lets wait for the walk

[@ljawgtn1393]

well said

[@jacobh1867]

*Yawn* Every year without fail from the NH, even during the McCaw team era 'The All Blacks have lost their aura!!'. Y'know who talks about the "aura" 9 times out of 10? Those up north, in nz we only hear about it every year when it inevitably gets mentioned again. And again. And again next year......and the next....

[@shizzlemysizzle]

England will get a flogging, first test All Blacks 48 England 9

[@fu8713]

KEEP TALKING BIG BOY LOL ✊✊

[@nkosinathimazibuko2561]

I’m telling now, first test, in the first half…NZ will put 20 points on ENG

[@scottdawson1607]

Blues,hurricanes,chiefs,no cohesion for the all blacks,wtf you talking about,i guess you have no clue

[@murraysmith595]

Will be their best shot.. give it a year, Once Razor gets his system in place I see the ABs being the force of old.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Razor built an intimidating legacy of physicality speed and skill at the Saders that won't be equaled. Razor has capable talent available to him. He will build into them that same attitude that made the Saders legendary. They will attack England at every opportunity and defend like their lives depend on it. Will England have a plan of attack?

[@jdb9388]

The crop of players coming through from the Canes, Chiefs, Blues etc means the ABs are gonna be even quicker, just in the scrum halves lightening quick ball, and Razor and co have formulated a style they want this squad to implement and execute, bruh times were wobbly with Foz but not anymore, this well oiled machine will be a sight to behold

[@bobmetcalfe9640]

Ah the Poms no matter what NZ team it is they always seem to damn it with faint praise. Even after they've been thrashed.

[@swapacrate]

Its funny how they have new and young exciting players, which is cool as I get that, and you want to talk up your team. But they mention AB's with reference to the Crusaders losing so ABs are in transition, which is true. But they don't mention exactly the same as England, good young players coming through. Same as England, I am really excited by our young players, we have pace and power with guys like Sotutu, Peter Lakai starting to knock on the door and play well. Our loosies were not at their best for the last few years, not sure if we had the balance right. But we have at least 6 to 7 loosies with great balance. Then in the backline we have some great skillfull young guys coming through. Nothings a walk in the park at international level, but not sure if a draw in series or a win will be one way for England. This makes test exciting though, its good for them to talk it up, as now Im starting to get excited. Really happy Razor and Ryan are together.

[@ashanperera2056]

Freddy couldn’t even make the side of the worst NZ super rugby side and talking like this😂 Mate, shut up and show NZ respect

[@blaquenguni9249]

Jim Hamilton interviews are starting to be all click bait, Razor will whitewash England. If people are still talking smack about the All Blacks after everything that transpired at the World Cup is madness to me

[@EvoraGT430]

They are not. It is, just as you say, just click-bait.

[@Kransduif]

What did NZ do at the world cup?

[@Kransduif]

They have beaten Ireland. Thats it

[@jdhif]

@@Kransduif They made it to the final, the game where 18 other teams didn't

[@Natedawg38]

NZ on the ropes lads, im looking at a clean sweep for England. They're a far better team than they were a year ago.

[@fu8713]

😂😂😂😂 you pommies are hilarious lol NZ can send their B team out there to thrash them Nz have a actual REAL COACH now. Watch out kid lol

[@keegz87]

Wow don’t see England coming close to winning one game v NZ.

[@ObiePaddles]

Same comments every 5-10 years from the Northern Hemisphere. England beat the All Blacks every decade. Remember when the ABs had lost their aura in 2007? Then came 2011-2017. These guys are just weird: ‘Japan will be a proper test’ and ‘ALL Blacks are there for the taking’.

[@actiaint]

We enhanced our aura at the world cup - unprecedented scorelines in pool games and a final everyone except TMO believed we won! As a side note: I have in all my 60 years never seen a team or country as confident as Ireland were - all my life I have had to listen to off shore talk about the All Black arrogance but the Northern hemisphere arrogance is heading for a tour failure.

[@fu8713]

But yes NZ did have the worst Super Rugby Season since it started in the 90s But we have a ACTUAL REAL COACH now Razor gonna get us the next World Cup

[@nsd_respect]

Is the grass green?

[@u-w8t557]

Here we go again , Northern hemisphere arrogance talk & writing ABs off once again. They think only Crusaders are the best team 😂 clearly this guy hasnt watched the Super Pacific Rugby lately this year👀😂

[@darrenclarke3677]

The key aspect for me is this....previously you wouldn't even hesitate to say a touring NH team would have no chance of winning in NZ...now there is just a thought that they could...actually winning there is still incredibly tough but now the thought crosses your mind.

[@martinl4974]

Razor’s first game and I won’t say these young guys are wrong and going in with confidence. (But I can’t wait we give you a bit of a spank 😁)

[@KallousKiwi]

Probably reading too much regarding the Crusaders not having a good season. Only positions NZ will have issue are lock and 10. That being said it feels like one in 5 international games has a red card now.

[@seanrota3359]

Yes the ABs are in a transition, a confident England being talked up by commentators is good for us, eases the pressure on the young guys who will wear the black jersey. Definitely be close hard fought battle, NH rugby competitions are perhaps stronger than SH rugby but when you come to NZ and play the ABs you will need to dig deep.

[@petedudson6671]

Good point on the weather being a big factor in Tokyo. I remember the Sunwolves thrashing the Blues in the summer heat over here. Go Japan!

[@MA-ik7ys]

I am in new zealand and we have amazing stocks at the moment. I cant imagine many teams will have much of a chance this year. This team will be better than the WC team. Also the young fellas comment on the crusaders not winning, ummmmm thats because their coach is now the abs coach lol. Auckland and chiefs and hurricanes playing unbelievable rugby. Game set match to NZ

[@jordannangwala4608]

6-2 split with Hill T. Curry Barberry and Spencer and Slade

[@Revelation14315]

All Black by 30 points 💪

[@mariusdupreez548]

LOL we are waiting

[@ntserver1]

Hilarious, quote'ish 'We have England players that can go down there and do damage'. When was the las Eng. International - we have been watching premiership!!!

[@user-dx5zl4cv8b]

So that nominate Crusaders coach 2017-2023 Razor. Is now the ABs coach 😅

[@YogarAdon]

The All Blacks, NZ Rugby have their fundamentals down to a 'T'. I mean when you watch their secondary school, local club, semi-pro clubs, pro clubs, international, sevens rugby, they have imo, the most fundamentally sound player pool. It's like they're molding, the equivalent of modern day Spartans. They have a style to their game that I can't describe, but I know when I see. Lost their 'Aura'? No. But I do think they're in for an evolution.

[@Neil8146]

As long as the question is being asked, the answer is obviously; no

[@goo267]

bro how is this even a question have you not seen their performances lol

[@danielpickess2027]

Personally l don't think the Smiths are quite ready yet.

[@normanvivier7773]

Hi all I reckon this chat about "writing the AB's off" reflects poor insight. What I see is a generation of excellent players from Kiwi land that has come and gone. Do you guys recall the Gareth Edwards generation? JPR, Bennett and others? The Boks too had their generation. It's just a case of a another generation that has come and gone and now the AB's have to rebuild. With Razor there and a good backbone to work with (Savea, Cody, Roigard and Will Jordan) the AB's will definitely be competitive as always. Cheers

[@fazertace6837]

Simple answer. Yes.

[@kellywaite3706]

Kiwi here he is right, the abs will have a lot of new guys in the team to face england

[@itistrue101]

They've "lost it" before. 1998 for instance maybe even 2007. But somehow manage to bounce back. It is Eng best chance for sometime.

[@dub_h7900]

These northern hemisphere people always gota be poking the bear ...the all blacks will always be the goat team unlike England and Ireland we have the history of winning behind us 😂

[@cwchang1127]

Of course when the corrupt NZRU blocks and messes Razor around twice, and chose their own Foster who's done nothing as a professional head coach ever. Would have kept the record against Argentina & Ireland at home intact and probably won the world cup.