Interview: Scotland rugby legend Jim Telfer

IT IS the single most successful sporting franchise in the recorded history of sport. Going back to their first-ever game in 1903, the New Zealand All Blacks have won an astonishing 78 per cent of all their matches. And, like a decent malt, they are improving with age. In recent years they have pulled up those famous black socks and, under their previous coach Graham Henry, the Blacks reached an 85 per cent win ratio. Since Steve Hansen took over the reins following the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the All Blacks have lost two games and drawn another couple to reach 90 per cent success.