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When they first played in Devon in the uk the reporter at the local newspaper stated "the new zealanders are running around the park like THEY ARE ALL BACKS". This comment was aimed at the speed of the forwards in particular, as forwards of the time were big, bulky and picked for their physical size not speed. Then, the all backs nickname was miss interpreted and All Blacks was coined out of a spelling error.
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When were the actual first all blacks ever made?
In 1903 they were called the Originals not the All Blacks - That name occurred and has remained following their tour of the UK in 905-1906. It is claimed that a reporter In Devon phoned his publishing office with the match story and quoted the New Zealanders were playing like All Backs meaning their speed was compared to the rest looking like their whole team had the speed of backs . This was misheard and they used the terms They ran like all blacks
How long has the all blacks been playing rugbe?
New Zealand first created a side for touring in 1905 - they were then called "The Originals". . It was a Dorset journalist that coined the phrased name we know today. However, it was by accident as he phoned his report over after a match and said the visitors playing like all backs (referring to their speed) It was heard as the players were playing like All Blacks. The name stuck
Did the all blacks play in white?
Yes they do, but only occasionally. They are more famous for playing in black. Hence the name All Blacks.
How did the All Blacks get they name from. When did All Blacks first start playing Rugby. How many players were playing Rugby.?
Their black kit
What is the name of new zealand's rugby team?
The All Blacks
What is the name of nz's national rugby team?
All Blacks
What was the name of the All Blacks coach in 1960?
Jack Sullivan
What is the name of the donkeys with crosses on their back?
All donkeys have crosses on their backs.
Is the Americain slavery good or bad thing forr blacks?
Of course it was bad, white people were rich on the backs of the blacks, black people lost their freedom when sold into slavery
What does the defence fullbacks do in soccer?
They play inside with the right backs and left blacks playinnthe wings a bit further up
What is the name of the dance the All Blacks perform before each game?
The Haka
What is the name of the All blacks captains name?
there are a lot of captains but the top captain is Richard 'Richie McCaw'
