Internal pressure spurs the All Blacks on, says Patrick Tuipulotu
Lock says team’s own expectations are higher than those voiced by their critics
23 November 2020 - 15:17
Wellington — All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu moved to dampen criticism of the side on Monday after back-to-back defeats in the Tri-Nations, saying their own expectations are higher than those from outside the team.
The All Blacks were heavily criticised by media and fans after a 25-15 loss to Argentina on November 14 hard on the heels of their 24-22 defeat by the Wallabies a week earlier...
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