Hansen defends timing of All Blacks' camps


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 27 May 2018

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - France vs New Zealand - Stade de France, Paris, France - November 11, 2017 New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen before the match REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has hit back at critics of the timing of his training camps as the world champions reassembled for their second within a week in Christchurch on Sunday.

New Zealand have had at least two 'foundation days' around the country and organised two three-day training camps before next month's three-match series with France, which starts on June 9.

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