Coach Ian Foster is urging fans not to panic if the All Blacks aren't at their best in their mouthwatering Rugby World Cup opener against hosts France on Saturday.
The team's ultimate goal is a fourth title, and Foster's made it clear he wants his side to grow into the tournament, rather than peak first up.
Foster says he knows they all want to present themselves at the peak of their powers at the start, and they are all trying to do that, but it's how they grow through it.
He says they want to be there at the end, and to do that they’ve got to get better each day.
France will host the All Blacks at 7.15am Saturday.
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Source: Newshub.co.nz
