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Sir Steve Hansen’s ‘big $60 million question’ for Scott Robertson’s All Blacks after convincing France victory

Sir Steve Hansen has given his verdict on how the All Blacks performed in their recent series against France and their style ...

All Blacks progress report: How New Zealand are shaping up for Pumas, Springboks

The All Blacks secured a predictable series sweep over the second-string French this month, but what did it tell us about the ...
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All Blacks great claims coaches ‘more important than players’ as Scott Robertson ‘critic’ changes tune

Murray Mexted insists that the signs are promising for the All Blacks after being “critical” of Scott Robertson and his ...

All Blacks v France: Reviewing the performances of Scott Robertson and his men

Tick, tick, tick, tick for the All Blacks? There were bright spots, sure, but Liam Napier digs a little deeper to analyse the July series against France as the Rugby Championship looms large for Scott ...

England will consider 7-1 bench, props covering hooker and back-rowers at centre

England are moving closer to selecting seven forwards on the bench and are even training props to deputise at hooker as head ...
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Springboks omit Mapimpi, De Klerk for Wallabies Tests

Double Rugby World Cup winners Makazole Mapimpi and Faf de Klerk have been omitted from the South Africa squad for two Rugby ...
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Rising All Blacks powerhouse Fletcher Newell lands new contract

Fresh off an influential showing for the All Blacks against France, 25-year-old scrum machine Fletcher Newell has been locked in with a new contract by the Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby.

Borthwick’s new plan: Dombrandt at centre, props at hooker and as many back rows as possible

Exclusive: England head coach is contemplating 7-1 split in order to include as many back-rowers as possible in a match-day ...