Posts Tagged Brad Thorn
Coaches plan rest for All Blacks
Echoing the sentiments of their South African counterparts, the All Blacks coaching team have raised concerns about burnout of New Zealand’s top players and will meet with Super 14 coaches on Friday in the hope of scheduling periodic breaks in the packed calendar.
Upon his return form a successful November tour of Europe - despite Saturday’s [...]
Three changes for All Blacks
New Zealand have made three changes to the team which defeated England 19-6 as they turn their attention to Saturday’s meeting with France in Marseille.
Prop Neemia Tialata replaces Owen Franks, flanker Jerome Kaino steps in for Adam Thomson, and Cory Jane will get the nod ahead of Zac Guildford on the right wing.
Hooker Corey Flynn [...]
McCaw and Carter in for All Blacks
New Zealand have named their strongest side - including Richie McCaw and Dan Carter - for Saturday’s clash with England at Twickenham.
Only prop Neemia Tialata and full-back Cory Jane, both of whom are rested, are missing from what is otherwise the All Blacks’ most formidable line-up on tour.
In total there are 13 changes to the [...]