Sport

1996 All Blacks legacy inspires current squad ahead of Test

The All Blacks are drawing motivation from their 1996 side's achievements in South Africa for an upcoming match.

Skinny McBuntu

Midfielder Jordie Barrett says the All Blacks are using the deeds of the 1996 team in South Africa as inspiration for a crunch Test. The current squad views honouring that legacy as a way to fuel their performance.

Covered by1NewsNot covered byRNZStuffNZ HeraldNewstalk ZBOtago Daily TimesNewsroomThe SpinoffBusinessDeskinterest.co.nz

Coverage across the news outlets we track, as at publication.

What outlets are saying

1News

'Massively motivating' – Inspiration fuelling All Blacks for crunch Test

The deeds of the 1996 All Blacks in South Africa showed the way for the current group and must be honoured says midfielder Jordie Barrett.

Read the full story at 1News