The All Blacks’ mental tactics have apparently been exposed by an English newspaper, two days out from the Test against England.
London’s The Telegraph claims to have gained access to the team room in the All Blacks’ hotel and published details of their motivational phrases, including “we are the greatest team in the history of the world”.
All Blacks number 8 Kieran Read said his teammates are just focused on doing their job.
The team held a post match review of the Paris Test on Monday, after which a reporter from The Telegraph claims to have seen printed motivational mantras on whiteboards in the team room which included ‘On Saturday don’t moan, even to yourself’, ‘We are playing England this is about history, about human nature’, along with the bold statement, ‘We are the most dominant team in the history of the world’.
England first five Owen Farrell said the All Blacks have set the standard in rugby.
England will host the All Blacks at 3:30am on Sunday.
In other test matches this Sunday, the Flying Fijians face Italy at 2am, Wales meet Argentina at 3:30am, France host Tonga at 5am and Ireland meet Australia at 7:45am this Sunday.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso
[Source: tvnz.co]
