The All Blacks put into practice the lessons they learned from facing the Springboks in defeating Scotland, according to Nick Mallett.
New Zealand overcame a difficult first half at Murrayfield, where they were only 24-21 ahead, to keep the hosts scoreless after the break.
They went to the power and kick-chase game in the second period as the visitors dominated the Scots up front, winning scrum penalties and controlling the contact area.
It was almost reminiscent of what the Boks did to the All Blacks during Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, which was instructive for Mallett.
Focus on set-piece and physicality
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