Scrum surge strengthens Lomax and Numia's All Blacks claims

AnalysisAnalysis byLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·16 Aug, 2026 12:01 AM5 mins to readLiam Napier is a Senior Sports Journalist and Rugby Correspondent for New Zealand's Herald.‌The All Blacks put the hurt on the Bulls, winning 50-19 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Video / Sky SportBy Liam Napier in Pretoria With the shadowboxing complete, the All Blacks’ focus quickly turns to nailing down their test squad for the first highly anticipated confrontation with the Springboks.

As lethal as the All Blacks were in battering and blowing away the Bulls 50-19 in Pretoria, they know

Scrum surge strengthens Lomax and Numia's All Blacks claims

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