Rugby-All Blacks 'making steps' despite rough patch, says hooker Taylor


New Zealand head coach Ian Foster speaks at a news conference ahead of their second clash in this year's Rugby Championship competition with South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa August 11, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

(Reuters) - It might be bravado to support embattled coach Ian Foster but hooker Codie Taylor said the All Blacks are making progress despite floundering in their worst losing streak in nearly a quarter of a century.

Taylor has been recalled to the bench for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks at Ellis Park after being dropped for the 26-10 defeat at Mbombela, the All Blacks' worst loss in South Africa in 94 years.

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