All Blacks management says security needs to do more to prevent fans invading the pitch.
Skipper Sam Cane has been the subject of much debate since the All Blacks’ win over Argentina at the weekend, after footage emerged of him tripping a fan who had run on to the field.
New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan says security personnel are there to protect players from fans, not watch the game.
“What’s it going to take to stop people running on the field? Honestly, it’s a shambles, someone’s going to get hurt.”
Ryan said security need to do their job, not watch the game.
“Until they make the consequence a little bit harder, we’re just going to keep having these conversations. I’ve got no time for it, the players have got no time for it. It needs to stop.”
Speaking at a media stand up ahead of the All Blacks’ highly anticipated clash with the Springboks, Ryan said the side had a “ruthless” team review on Tuesday despite a dominant win to kick off the season.
The All Blacks will face a six-day turnaround between test matches as they get set to face the old foe South Africa on Saturday night and Ryan said the benchmark was yet to be reached after the Mendoza mauling.
“It’s a different sort of game over there. Sun at your backs, four o’clock kickoff. Mount Smart Stadium, probably a little bit wet, potentially dewy, cold nights, she’s going to be a title fight. It’s a different contest this week so, satisfied? No, not really, we keep building, but really proud of the step we made.”
After hammering the Wallabies in Pretoria, Ryan anticipates a special test match against the Springboks.
The World Cup champions were in imperious form at the weekend, with new sensation Kurt-Lee Arendse scoring a hat-trick in the 43-12 rout.
“I think they’re obviously pretty clear on their identity as a team around their forwards but also I thought they use the ball really well, got to some edges and tried a few different things. And they’re good defensive side, they have a lot of passion, especially at home. A few things we saw that [were] a little bit different, but Springboks, All Blacks - it’s pretty special one to be a part of.”
