COLIN BOAG

Kings again: All Blacks are crowned last year

The Southern Hemisphere’s Rugby Championship starts next weekend, and unlikely though it is, it’s vital that either South Africa or Australia win it. The south’s Super Rugby is in deep trouble, with their failure to come up with a formula that captures the imagination of fans, and if this year’s Championship turns out to be yet another win for New Zealand, that wouldn’t be good for the game.
Steve Hansen, the All Blacks’ head coach has done his best to pump a bit of life into the Championship b...