All Blacks desire to attack, and defend, earns praise from coach


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 06 Sep 2014

New Zealand All Blacks' coach Steve Hansen looks on before their second rugby union test match against England at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin June 14, 2014. REUTERS/Anthony Phelps

NAPIER New Zealand (Reuters) - All Blacks coach Steve Hansen praised his side's defensive work, scrum and willingness to keep playing attack-minded rugby after yet another tense clash against Argentina on Saturday.

New Zealand scored four tries in wet conditions in the 28-9 win at McLean Park to secure a crucial bonus point, the first time they have done so in the Rugby Championship at home against the Pumas.

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