Crushing defeat tough watch for green/black families
Crushing defeat a tough watch for some supporters in families with split loyalties.
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Injury blow: All Black set to miss World Cup semifinal
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Beauden Barrett did something no All Black has before at the Rugby World Cup.
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UK expert: The three England players who will worry ABs
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The All Blacks trusted a game plan they believed could put the Irish under pressure.
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Coach lifts lid on how Irish thrashing was achieved (but won't think about England yet).
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George Nepia's family move to protect All Black legend's name
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