An English newspaper has exposed the All Blacks' motivational methods after gaining access to the tourists team meeting room.A reporter from London's Daily Telegraph took a note of written messages on the walls of the room at the New Zealand team's London hotel shortly before the players and coaches used it for a debrief meeting.
The messages were mostly motivational and aimed at boosting morale ahead of the Test against England.
The nature of the messages is in stark contrast to the low-key approach the players have taken in public media sessions this week. (meaning the abs are not what they they seem to be eg the Dagg clip)
On the team whiteboard, one prominent message read: "We are the most dominant team in the history of the world." (Well well well how often havent I spoken of the delusions of the abs and their fans. Beeno vindicated yet again. Now folk will understand the degree of the delusion and the need to let our kiwi friends down gently. Hhahahahahahahahahahaha hilarious stuff from the kiwis. You have to admit Beeno got it spot on once more)
Reporter Oliver Brown said statistical breakdowns mingled with other mental reminders dotted around the room.
Share on emailShare on printTOP OF PAGENext to a list of possession percentages was a message: "On Saturday, don't moan, even to yourself."
There was a written vow to "reach new levels mentally as a group", while another read: "We are playing England - this is about history, about human nature."
The backs were informed to "use your shoulders, see both sides, and concentrate on your breathing".
While there was nothing in the newspaper to give the England camp any tactical insight, it was a reminder to the All Blacks they are in a country where media competition and reporting methods remain more aggressive than anywhere in the rugby world.
Wonder if Susie will make an appearance. Bwahahahahhahahahaha
