'They're the number one team in the world': Hansen's classy praise for Ireland

By The Roar / Editor

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen speaks following his side’s 9-16 loss to Ireland.

The Crowd Says:

2018-11-18T22:55:35+00:00

smoothy

Roar Rookie


I think she's just another All Black hater Kane! Even the idea of our coach giving the opposition a compliment/recognition doesn't fit in with some people's accusations of arrogance, so in their mind it's 'disingenuous' or fake.

2018-11-18T10:40:26+00:00

squid

Guest


All Blacks are very beatable. England & Ireland have shown exactly how to beat them. Good line speed and pressure pressure pressure. They don't like it when its them under the pump & make poor decisions just like everyone else. I thought I was watching the Wallabies for a second.

2018-11-18T07:24:44+00:00

Danny

Roar Rookie


I actually think that is the best I have seen an All Black team play and still lose, no way were they that poor, the Irish were very very good!

2018-11-18T06:54:06+00:00

Kane

Roar Guru


Nah, he got it right when he said classy, why do you not think they're the best team in the world?

2018-11-18T05:46:10+00:00

Gloria

Roar Rookie


Not sure ‘classy’ is the right word. Maybe ‘disingenuous’?

2018-11-18T03:03:39+00:00

Jacko

Guest


LOL I hope the Odds reflect this

2018-11-18T02:52:53+00:00

Onside

Guest


Hansen happy. A coaches dream. NZ now faux underdogs for World Cup.

2018-11-18T02:28:51+00:00

Blimey

Guest


All blacks played real poorly for this game! Ireland were good yes and credit to them but the ABs just were their own worst enemies! ABs Game kind of stabilized with the subs but a little too late even when coming home strong! Need to sort the 9, 10, centers and FB out with stability is all I’m saying! Ref had a good game too with no controversial calls unnecessarily!

2018-11-18T02:13:44+00:00

Steve

Guest


Its only the second time Ireland have beaten them. Hansen knows that. ABs are far more consistent and are still unarguably the best in the world. Hansen knows that too.

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