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'A Mindset Shift' | Neil Barnes Explains Why The All Blacks Aren't Just Copying The Past

We are tracking the All Blacks' preparation as they shift camp from Christchurch to Wellington. Assistant coach Neil Barnes directly addresses the selection philosophy, the 95% sub-3-second ruck analytics, and the high-tackle penalty count. Plus, rookie loosehead prop Xavier Numia reflects on a highly emotional debut with his grandfather, and towering lock Sam Darry shares the data tweaks needed to fix their defensive leak before facing a proud Italian forward pack.

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