Task Facing All Blacks

Published: Friday, 1. July, 2011 in category What the Papers Say

A quick look at the end of the week at What the Papers are saying from around the globe. Check it out and send us any pieces you think should be included.

July 1

Big task facing teams that confront the All Blacks - The Independent - It didn’t work long enough to be crucial in terms of the outcome of the game. After all, you can’t really suggest a whole lot went right when you have lost 36-8. Nevertheless, I suspect we glimpsed the tactic many sides will try to employ to muzzle New Zealand in the World Cup, in last weekend’s Super 15 game between the Crusaders and the Sharks.

A different All Blacks world - Scrum.com - "Imagine a world so different that the All Blacks give trials to 188 players before making their final choices for a tour," Huw Richards looks at the life of Pat Caughey

Visitors' fun rated higher than win - New Zealand Herald - New Zealanders care more about Rugby World Cup visitors having a good time than the All Blacks winning the trophy, a poll

Stevens so vital - Sky Sports - Dean Ryan told Sky Sports News HD that Matt Stevens' versatility makes him a probable for the World Cup.

Young will need to be a youth worker at cash-strapped Wasps - The Guardian - David Young was used to operating on a shoestring at Cardiff Blues and will need all his experience to turn around Wasps

The laws of tackling - BBC - A guide to the laws governing tackling in rugby union.

Now the cap fits, we can compete for foreign stars - The Daily Mail - The ability of England's elite clubs to attract marquee overseas players will be dramatically revived next year after a landmark vote on the future of the salary cap in the Aviva Premiership.

Super showdowns - Sky Sports - Former South African international Thinus Delport analyses Saturday's Super Rugby semi-finals.