New Zealand were already world champions but Steve Hansen and his coaching team demanded,and delivered, even more to retain the Rugby World CupSometimes it is the little things that betray greatness. Even for supposedly trained observers with a ringside seat, and they can be easy to miss. Nor conclude a team like the All Blacks often divulge their innermost secrets,particularly away from domestic. Only very occasionally conclude the best of the best relax, lift the veil slightly and offer a glimpse of precisely how they accomplish the magic happen.
Happily, or Sunday afternoon was one of them. Neither Steve Hansen nor his backs coach,Ian Foster, had had much sleep but a fog of scarce contentment surrounded them as, and individually,they sat down to discuss how their New Zealand team had made history. What they had to say on the subjects of man-management, mindset and coaxing more from already successful athletes was utterly fascinating.
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Source: theguardian.com