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Springboks loom as the biggest threat to the Kiwis winning a third successive trophy, while England, Ireland and Wales are also genuine contenders

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen. Picture: MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP

The Springboks loom as the biggest threat to the All Blacks winning a third successive trophy, while England, Ireland and Wales are also genuine contenders. After sweeping through pool play with some imperious performances, the All Blacks crashed out in the quarterfinals to France and admitted afterwards that they probably became too focused on the ultimate prize rather than their next game.

“You’ve got to pace yourself,” he said. “You don’t win the tournament in the first round, and once you get to the knockout round, you’ve got to earn the right to come back and train on Monday.”

 

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