NFL coach big fan of All Blacks team
Atlanta Falcons NFL coach Dan Quinn is a big fan of the All Blacks, all because of a book he has read.
Quinn gave a thumbs-up to Legacy, a book detailing some of the philosophies and strategies that have made New Zealand's rugby union team one of the world's most-successful sporting outfits.
"I've studied rugby from tackling and it's been a driving influence on our leverage tackling, using our shoulder to tackle, keeping our head out," Quinn said.
"So my interest for rugby was already there, and then when I found out more about their culture, what they stood for, how they had long-term success for years and years."
The All Blacks have captured three Rugby World Cup titles.
Quinn said the book was "certainly one that left a big impression on me".
"Some day, I will make that trip over there to see them compete and play. That's how strongly I felt about just reading about them. So, I haven't had any interaction with them up to now, but it was definitely a book that captured me."
