All Blacks’ Northern Tour: Plenty to chew on going into Rugby World Cup year

All Blacks players pose with the Sir Edmund Hillary Shield at the end of the test against England at Twickenham.

All Blacks drew 25-all with England at Twickenham on Sunday morning. The All Blacks are on a tour of the UK and have just finished. They are preparing for the Rugby World Cup in France at the back end of next season.

The All Blacks have been on a good tour. The team has been dominant after the first try.

England salvaged a draw against the USA. The rot has shifted the problem to a more dangerous area.

All Blacks are on a tour of Northern Hemisphere. Coach Ian Foster has played his cards close to his chest lately. If the All Blacks lose a World Cup knockout game, they are going to change their tune post-match.

All Blacks’ Northern Tour has created a selection issue. Dalton Papali‘i has been playing well for the Blues. Sam Cane is expected to be recalled.

All Blacks’ Northern Tour is taking place in Rugby World Cup year. Jordie is set to play in midfield for both the Hurricanes and All Blacks. Beauden is likely to start at fullback for his third World cup campaign.

The All Blacks are adapting to refereeing better than their recent opponents. The adjustments they made at the breakdown throughout the UK test leg were a positive sign.

All Blacks’ Northern Tour is going to be a big year for the All Blacks. Samuel Whitelock and Brodie Retallick need to stay injury free. TJ Perenara and Folau Fakatava have both blown their knees out.

The All Blacks are still a big drawcard for people overseas. The combined attendance for the end of year tour was over 250,000 people.

All Blacks’ Northern Tour is going to be a Rugby World Cup year. Germany and Japan are playing in the 2022 Fifa World cup.