44: The All Blacks Assessed (Pt 2)

New Zealand observers have their say

Given the comparisons inevitably made between the 1905-06 Originals and the 1924-25 Invincibles, it is fitting that the only person involved in both tours, E.E. Booth, should first offer his comments on Porter's men.

Booth said the team made the most of the luck they enjoyed, with a mild northern winter, a lack of bad limb breakages, and generally good h…