TACKLING ALL BLACKS AURA IS PART OF THE CHALLENGE

For the Steve Borthwick-Maro Itoje era, as much as they would like to play it down, this next game against the All Blacks is a defining challenge.

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But then again, it always is, for any nation. Even though their fortunes have fluctuated markedly in modern history, Brazil's football team and Australia’s cricket side have always carried cachet. Any victory over those teams is a landmark victory.

And that sentiment is even more applicable when it comes to the All Blacks. The reasons have been well-documented and well-explained.