IT IS a sign of the times that the New Zealand Rugby Union chose to issue a statement of the ‘breaking news’ variety over a sell-out crowd in Wellington for yesterday’s annual affair against the Springboks.
‘The Cake Tin’s’ modest capacity of 35,800 made it sound like something out of the ‘so what?’ category.
“It’s great to see the public once again come out for the first home Test of the year, ’’ gushed chief executive Steve Tew. “I know the team are grateful for the incredible support they receive and it can mak...