Hansen’s long term All Black planning to be on show tonight

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen’s long‑term planning will again come into focus tonight when they face Australia in the Rugby Championship.

Hansen’s goal in 2016 has been about ‘refreshing’ the team with an eye on becoming the first side to win three successive World Cups when Japan hosts the tournament in 2019, consistently improving the team's standard of play along the way.

The inclusion of uncapped midfield back Anton Lienert‑Brown for the clash at Wellington Regional Stadium is the latest selection gamble Hansen has made on young players.

The All Blacks face the Wallabies at 7.35 tonight while South Africa will go head to head with Argentina at 5.40am tomorrow.

Source: radionz