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All Blacks team named to play South Africa
New Zealand Rugby Media Release 15 September 2016 |
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The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets):
16. Codie Taylor (6) All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: "We're really looking forward to Saturday's encounter, as South Africa is one of our traditional foes. We have built up a great relationship over the last few years and respect the South Africans immensely." "We know they'll be hurting and desperate to get a result after their loss on the weekend. Therefore, our personal preparation this week will have to be at the highest level - bone deep with real clarity," he added. "We've worked hard this week on improving in the areas we felt weren't good enough last weekend. We're confident that those areas have been addressed and our performance will be improved. "Whilst we have been reasonably happy with our three games to date in the Investec Rugby Championship, we are always striving for improvement and with South Africa having their backs to the wall, we know nothing but our best will be good enough. Accuracy with intensity will be paramount." All Blacks v South Africa - key facts * The All Blacks and South Africa have a history dating back to 1921 when the first Test between the sides was played at Carisbrook, Dunedin. The All Blacks won 13-5 that day. The Investec Rugby Championship - All Blacks Tests 1. Australia 8 All Blacks 42, Saturday 20 August, ANZ Stadium, SYDNEY Meanwhile, the following players will be available to play Mitre 10 Cup this Sunday 18 September: Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Patrick Tuipulotu and George Moala (Auckland v Counties Manukau, Eden Park); and Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Seta Tamanivalu (Waikato v Taranaki, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton).
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