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All Blacks dominate Springboks in first test of Greatest Rivalry Tour
The All Blacks beat the Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg to take a 1-0 lead in their test series.
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1996 All Blacks legacy inspires current squad ahead of Test
The All Blacks are drawing motivation from their 1996 side's achievements in South Africa for an upcoming match.
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Kolbe shifts to fullback for Boks’ third Test as Erasmus renews complaints
South Africa's rugby coach makes a positional change and again criticises his rival's conduct ahead of the next match.
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Springboks level All Blacks series with 33-26 Cape Town victory
The Springboks defeated the All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town to level their four-match series 1-1.
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All Blacks loose forward depth on show against Springboks in Soweto
Dave Rennie may rotate his loose forward lineup to feature Ethan Blackadder and Peter Lakai against the Springboks in Soweto.
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All Blacks prepare for third Test against South Africa in Soweto
New Zealand is making pack adjustments ahead of a decisive third Test against South Africa, with the hosts announcing squad changes.
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Erasmus comments spark scrum debate following All Blacks loss to Springboks
Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus's remarks about scrummaging have prompted discussion following New Zealand's defeat.
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All Blacks unveil new post-match formal uniform
The All Blacks have introduced a new piece of uniform for players to wear as post-match formalwear during their South Africa tour.
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Rugby union needs to pick up the pace, All Blacks pack shows promise
Former All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron discusses Dave Rennie's comments on South Africa's tactics and the team's pack development.
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All Blacks fans told Springboks test tickets didn’t exist
A group of disappointed All Blacks fans were informed that tickets they believed they had purchased for a Springboks test match did not actually exist.
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Planes flew metres above rugby stadium in carefully planned flypast
Military aircraft passed low over a stadium during a South Africa versus New Zealand rugby match, organisers say it was planned.
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All Blacks lose to Springboks 33-26 in Cape Town Test
The All Blacks suffered a 33-26 defeat to the Springboks in Cape Town, with early tries conceded and breakdown pressure proving costly.
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All Blacks lose to Springboks in Cape Town
The All Blacks suffered their first defeat of their South Africa tour, losing to the Springboks in Cape Town.
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Jets perform low-level flyover at DHL Stadium during All Blacks-Springboks match
Military jets conducted a dramatic low-altitude flyover above the stadium during the rugby match.
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Pieter-Steph du Toit reaches 100-test milestone after earning Erasmus’s confidence
Springboks star Pieter-Steph du Toit has reached 100 Tests for South Africa, having won over coach Rassie Erasmus after initial doubts.
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Springboks coach embraces underdog status ahead of second All Blacks test
The Springboks coach has adopted an underdog mentality following their loss to the All Blacks in the first test.
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Ardie Savea and Siya Kolisi’s off-field friendship
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea and South African skipper Siya Kolisi are close friends who attended church together in Johannesburg.
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All Blacks face Springboks in Cape Town test
The All Blacks prepare to take on the Springboks in the second test match in Cape Town.
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All Blacks make changes for second Springboks test amid injuries and illness
The All Blacks have named their team for the second test against South Africa with forced forward changes and a surprise wing selection.
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All Blacks prop Bower expects fierce Springboks response in second Test
All Blacks prop George Bower predicts South Africa will come out aggressively in the second Test after their first-match loss.
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All Blacks eye tactical edge against Springboks in Cape Town
The All Blacks aim to replicate their Johannesburg success with a fresh game plan in the second match against South Africa.
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All Blacks challenge World Rugby over Springboks scrum tactics ahead of second Test
The All Blacks are raising concerns with World Rugby about South Africa's scrum strategies used in their recent match.
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All Blacks’ Leroy Carter ready for aerial battle against Springboks in Cape Town
All Blacks player Leroy Carter prepares for a high-ball challenge as the Springboks look to revert to their traditional attacking style.
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Only six readers correctly predicted All Blacks starting XV for Springboks test
More than 4400 readers attempted to predict the All Blacks team, but two selection calls stumped nearly everyone.
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All Blacks name team for first Springboks test with McKenzie and Holland passed fit
The All Blacks have named their starting XV to face the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg, with Damian McKenzie, Fabian Holland and Cam Roigard all passed fit to play.
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All Blacks beat Springboks 33-16 to take series lead at Ellis Park
The All Blacks defeated the Springboks 33-16 in the opening test in Johannesburg to take the series lead.
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Springboks’ dominant scrum impresses despite All Blacks loss
South Africa deployed a formidable scrum as a key weapon in their rugby clash with New Zealand, showcasing physical dominance despite the result.
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Backup All Blacks force Rennie’s selection dilemma ahead of Springboks series
The All Blacks coach faces tough decisions on squad rotation for a four-test series against South Africa.
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Saula Ma’u makes All Blacks debut in South Africa
Tonga-born prop Saula Ma'u has made his All Blacks debut in a match in South Africa.
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All Blacks overcome 18-point deficit against Lions at Ellis Park
The All Blacks staged a comeback from 18 points down to beat the Lions, a scare that could strengthen them for the second Test.
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Blackadder’s strong Lions display opens All Blacks selection race
Ethan Blackadder's impressive performance against the Lions has positioned him as a contender for the Springboks test.
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All Blacks flanker Anton Segner ruled out of South African tour after surgery
All Blacks flanker Anton Segner has been ruled out of the remainder of The Greatest Rivalry tour following surgery.
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Locks compete for test spot in All Blacks’ warm-up match before Lions series
An upcoming non-test match against the Lions will help determine selection for the All Blacks' test series in Cape Town.
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Erasmus makes selective changes to Springboks squad for All Blacks test
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has named a largely unchanged team for the second test against the All Blacks, with some new faces after the first match.
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All Blacks turning kicking into a weapon, statistics show
The All Blacks' kicking strategy is becoming more effective, according to recent statistics.
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All Blacks face lock selection challenge as Josh Lord ruled out by concussion
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie must find a replacement for second-rower Josh Lord, who is unavailable due to concussion protocols ahead of the Cape Town match.
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All Blacks defeat Springboks in biggest Ellis Park win
The All Blacks defeated South Africa at Ellis Park, scoring five tries to one in their biggest win at the venue.
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All Blacks prop Bower helps turn scrum battle in Springboks win
George Bower played a key role in stabilising the All Blacks' scrum during their victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park.
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All Blacks make late change for first Springboks test
The All Blacks have recalled a veteran prop and rookie lock as injury cover ahead of their opening test against South Africa.
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All Blacks face Springboks in Ellis Park Test
The All Blacks take on world champion South Africa in the first Test of a four-match series at Ellis Park on Sunday.
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Johannesburg shop taps Springbok fever ahead of Ellis Park test
A Johannesburg shop has become a hub of green and gold merchandise as All Black fans arrive for the Ellis Park test match.
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All Blacks name squad for first Springboks Test with McKenzie fitness concerns
Coach Dave Rennie will announce the All Blacks team for their opening Test against South Africa, with fullback Damian McKenzie's availability uncertain.
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All Blacks attack coach Blair outlines strategy for Springboks clash
New All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair discusses how the team can attack South Africa in the upcoming test.
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Rassie Erasmus says Springboks borrowed All Blacks’ culture to rebuild
South Africa's rugby coach says the Springboks modelled their rise on New Zealand's culture ahead of a test at Ellis Park.
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Springboks have evolved, says Laurie Mains
Former New Zealand coach Laurie Mains has assessed the evolution of the South African rugby team.
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Former Otago captain expects tight Greatest Rivalry series
A former Otago captain is anticipating a closely contested Greatest Rivalry series.
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All Blacks and Springboks trade accusations over tactics ahead of first test
The All Blacks and Springboks are engaged in a pre-match war of words over allegations of time-wasting and questionable defending techniques.
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All Blacks and Springboks to contest new trophy with magnetic halves
The All Blacks and Springboks will compete for a new trophy designed to split in half if the series is drawn.
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Ex-All Black giving Springboks tactical edge, Stuff reports
A former All Black is providing the Springboks with a strategic advantage, though not necessarily through slowing the game down as commonly believed.
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Springboks delay team announcement for first All Blacks test out of respect
South Africa's rugby coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are delaying their team announcement for the first All Blacks test as a show of respect.
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All Blacks rookies and veterans make selection cases
Columnist reviews the best and worst moments from the weekend's sport, including All Blacks players pressing their claims for selection.
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All Blacks face key tests ahead of Springboks series
The All Blacks have shown progress in warm-up matches but face unanswered questions before their Test series against South Africa.
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All Blacks call up Hotham after Norris ruled out with knee injury
The All Blacks have drafted in halfback Noah Hotham to their South Africa tour after prop Ollie Norris suffered a tour-ending knee injury.
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Noah Hotham called up by All Blacks for South Africa tour
Noah Hotham has been selected as injury cover for the All Blacks squad in South Africa.
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Rieko Ioane in contention for All Blacks squad against Springboks
Rieko Ioane and Beauden Barrett are being considered for selection in the All Blacks team to face the Springboks.
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Will Jordan’s availability uncertain for All Blacks’ first Springboks test
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has not guaranteed star player Will Jordan will be fit for next weekend's opening test against the Springboks.
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Richie Mo’unga scores match-winning try in NPC return for Canterbury
All Black Richie Mo'unga scored a try in his first NPC match since 2020, making him eligible for All Blacks selection again.
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Caleb Clarke to miss remainder of All Blacks South Africa tour after shoulder injury
All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke will return home early after suffering a shoulder injury requiring surgery during the South African tour.
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Richie Mo’unga called up to All Blacks tour after Billy Proctor injury
All Blacks midfielder Billy Proctor suffered a tour-ending shoulder blade fracture, prompting the recall of first-five Richie Mo'unga to South Africa.
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All Blacks lock Fabian Holland reflects on Dutch heritage and New Zealand identity
All Blacks lock Fabian Holland discusses his Dutch roots and his sense of home in New Zealand.
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Rieko Ioane recalled for All Blacks tour match against Bulls
Rieko Ioane returns to the All Blacks squad for a warm-up match against the Bulls ahead of the Springboks series.
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Five All Blacks test starters yet to feature in South Africa tour
Several All Blacks test squad members have not yet played in the South African tour, including some unexpected absences.
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Codie Taylor to captain All Blacks against Bulls with key players rested
Hooker Codie Taylor will captain the All Blacks for the first time in a match against the Bulls, with several key players held back ahead of the first test against the Springboks.
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Do the All Blacks really need Richie Mo’unga?
A columnist questions whether the All Blacks should pursue Richie Mo'unga given their current first five-eighths is performing well.
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Umaga voices concerns about game stoppages on South Africa tour
All Blacks assistant coach Tana Umaga has again complained about stoppages affecting the flow of rugby.
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44-year-old Ma’a Nonu lines up for Sharks against All Blacks in Durban
Former All Black Ma'a Nonu, retired from tests in 2015, will face the All Blacks as a 44-year-old playing for the Sharks.
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All Blacks face Ma’a Nonu in Sharks clash as Luke Jacobson makes captaincy debut
Luke Jacobson will captain the All Blacks against the Sharks, where former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu plays and will perform a haka.
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All Blacks beat Stormers 38-21 despite three yellow cards in tour opener
The All Blacks won their South Africa tour opener against the Stormers 38-21, but conceded three yellow cards and struggled until a late scoring surge.
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Springboks recall 39-year-old Deon Fourie for All Blacks tests
South African rugby has recalled veteran Deon Fourie, three years after his last cap and two years after a career-threatening ACL injury.
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Cam Roigard withdrawn from All Blacks squad for Sharks match as precaution
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard has been pulled from the squad for Wednesday's tour match against the Sharks in Durban due to a tight calf.
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All Blacks centre Billy Proctor ruled out with shoulder blade fracture
All Blacks centre Billy Proctor will miss the rest of the tour after scans revealed a fractured shoulder blade requiring 10 to 12 weeks recovery.
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Slater set to make All Blacks debut from bench
A player named Slater is expected to make his All Blacks debut in a forthcoming match as a substitute.
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Springboks captain Kolisi faces race against time for All Blacks Test
Siya Kolisi sustained a hamstring injury and is in doubt for the first Test against New Zealand in two weeks.
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All Blacks beat Stormers, South African media weighs in
South African critics offered mixed reactions to the All Blacks' victory over the Stormers, with one saying the win left key questions unanswered.
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All Blacks prepare for South Africa tour with Stormers opener in Cape Town
The All Blacks begin their tour of South Africa this weekend against the Stormers, facing predictions of a tough series ahead.
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All Blacks open Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour against Stormers
The All Blacks begin their tour with a match against the Stormers in South Africa.
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All Blacks begin Greatest Rivalry Tour with Stormers clash in Cape Town
The All Blacks kick off their South African tour on Saturday facing the Stormers in the opening match of the Greatest Rivalry Tour.
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All Blacks face Stormers in opening match of South Africa tour
The All Blacks begin their tour of South Africa with a match against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
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Rising All Black Josh Moorby eyes Springboks test
Rookie All Black Josh Moorby is building momentum ahead of New Zealand's match against South Africa.
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All Blacks call up Slater to South Africa after Bell injury
Hooker George Bell is ruled out of the All Blacks' South Africa tour after a calf injury sustained in training, replaced by Bradley Slater.
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Dave Rennie names All Blacks squad for Stormers match in South Africa
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named his team for the opening match of the rugby tour of South Africa against the Stormers on Saturday.
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All Blacks name two debutants for Stormers opener in Cape Town
The All Blacks have named rookies Siale Lauaki and Josh Jacomb for their tour-opening match against the Stormers in South Africa.
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Beauden Barrett set to start for All Blacks against Stormers after recall
All Blacks veteran Beauden Barrett is likely to start at fly-half in Cape Town after being recalled to the squad.
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All Blacks begin South Africa and Baltimore tour with eight matches including four tests
The All Blacks embark on a six-week tour of South Africa and Baltimore featuring eight matches and four test games against the Springboks.
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Fabian Holland to start first game of Greatest Rivalry tour
Fabian Holland will make his starting debut in the opening match of the Greatest Rivalry tour.
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Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli appointed for second Springboks test after All Blacks defeat
Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli has been confirmed for the second test between the All Blacks and Springboks.
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Springbok stars return from injury ahead of All Blacks clash
South Africa will field several recovered players against Argentina before facing the All Blacks in two weeks.
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Referees named for All Blacks-South Africa rugby tests
Match officials have been appointed for the upcoming All Blacks-Springboks test series.
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Ardie Savea sits out All Blacks South African tour start due to heavy workload
All Blacks flanker Ardie Savea is missing the start of the team's South African tour after a demanding year of rugby.
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All Blacks loose forward responds to selection snub
An All Blacks loose forward says he is prepared for whatever role the team needs him to play after missing out on selection.
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All Blacks’ Cape Town welcome stirs debate among South African rugby fans
The All Blacks received a large welcome in Cape Town, prompting some South African rugby supporters to question the practice.
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Anticipation builds for South Africa tour
Excitement is growing around an upcoming tour to South Africa.
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Emoni Narawa returns for All Blacks’ South Africa tour after injury
All Blacks wing Emoni Narawa is back in the squad for the tour of South Africa after recovering from serious injuries sustained last year.
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All Blacks name 44-man squad for South Africa tour with three uncapped players
Dave Rennie has named a 44-player All Blacks squad for the South African tour, including three uncapped players and with captain Ardie Savea missing the opening games.
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Du’Plessis Kirifi left out of All Blacks squad
Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi was omitted from the All Blacks squad selection, with Luke Jacobson chosen ahead of him.
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Siale Lauaki selected for All Blacks
Siale Lauaki has been selected for the All Blacks after impressing as a talent with the Hurricanes.
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All Blacks to alert referees about up-tempo playing intent for South Africa Tests
The All Blacks plan to inform officials they want to play at a faster pace during their upcoming Tests in South Africa.
New Zealand
Former All Blacks’ great joins Sharks in South Africa
One of Ma'a Nonu's first tasks will be to help prepare his new team for a clash against the All Blacks.
New Zealand
Watch: Alexandra to Ellis Park? All Blacks lock safely through injury return
In forty solid but unspectacular minutes, the big rig likely booked his ticket to South Africa for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour.