Rugby-Record-equalling All Blacks on upward curve, says coach

By Nick Said DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) - While other top nations have failed to improve since last year's World Cup, the all-conquering All Blacks are still on an upward curve, said coach Steve Hansen after Saturday's 57-15 rout of South Africa. Victory over the Springboks equalled world champions New Zealand's national record of 17 test wins in a row and gave them a clean sweep in six matches in the Rugby Championship. The All Blacks will be chasing an 18th straight triumph when they meet