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The All Blacks are learning to be happy with ball in hand again

The All Blacks are learning to be happy with ball in hand again

1 October 2025

After being dragged into a kicking battle against the Springboks - and losing - the All Blacks only kicked 18 times in the win over the Wallabies at Eden Park.

That's 12 less kicks than their 43-10 humbling in Wellington.

Assistant coach Jason Holland says they've made some shifts in mindset

The All Blacks side will be named tomorrow.

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