Steve Hansen called the experience of losing to England gut-wrenching as New Zealand came to terms with their defeat
The hurt and suffering that will long linger is etched on the faces of the All Blacks as they struggle to suppress the emotional scars of their World Cup semi-final defeat to England. New Zealand, as a rugby nation, has come a long way from the widespread outcry experienced during their 24-year wait between World Cup successes from 1987 to 2011. Expectations, though, have not wavered. In fact, after securing the last two World Cup titles, those on the team have only increased.
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Written by Liam Napier in Tokyo
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/oct/27/all-blacks-leaders-share-their-pain-after-rugby-world-cup-exit under the title “All Blacks and Steve Hansen share their pain after Rugby World Cup exit”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
