‘The All Blacks are prone to extreme mental paralysis in the 20 minutes after half-time’
New Zealand's loss to England was the latest example of them hitting a 'mental black spot' in the third quarter of matches.
Gregor is New Zealand's best-read rugby commentator and analyst having been the voice of the Herald's rugby coverage since 2004. He's also written seven books about rugby and edited NZ Rugby World since 2007.
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The former All Blacks head coach has written with searing honesty on the ups and down of the most high-profile job in New Zealand