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'I'm good to go': ABs captain ready for France
Sam Whitelock hasn't played for a month due to concussion but doesn't fear for fitness.
Boy injured at Auckland Airport is son of All Black
The young boy hurt at Auckland Airport yesterday is the son of All Black Vaea Fifita.
All Blacks v Les Bleus: Top test matches
Here are the Herald's pick of the best New Zealand v France encounters.
Wynne Gray: Concrete mixers rock solid
Specialist duties remain critical elements as ABs go for versatility in backs.
Hard luck stories for All Blacks
Steve Hansen has explained his team selection for the first test.
Mystery issue set to rule out AB for season
Kane Hames looks to be out for the rest of the year after struggling with head issues.
Barrett brothers to make All Blacks history
Bittersweet? Barrett brothers rise, as their dad's beloved stadium falls.
Five stats to know about the ABs team to face France
Five stats to know about the All Blacks team to face France on Saturday.
Another change of direction for Ben Smith
Back three for first test reflects the changing nature of the game, writes Gregor Paul.
Jordie Barrett right at home as All Blacks name team to play France
Jordie Barrett has the opportunity to make headlines for different reasons.
The All Blacks' secret attacking plans
The ABs have been working on ways to negate what everyone believes is the way to beat them
The ABs' last Eden Park loss - 'Oh-oh, we might be in some trouble here'
The last team to beat the All Blacks at Eden Park was France, 24 years ago.
All Blacks' midfield combination still a mystery
Ryan Crotty will most likely start for ABs but SBW's injury means we don't know with whom.
'Important to be honest': ABs open up on concussion battles
Ryan Crotty and Ben Smith opened up about their respective battles with concussion.
French 'revelation' arrives ahead of first ABs test
Mathieu Babillot captained his side to a famous victory in Saturday's Top 14 final.
Rieko Ioane bears wounds at ABs training
Rieko Ioane had quite the shiner at All Blacks training.
Read: 2017 player crisis 'unheard of' for ABs
"Hopefully by the end of next year I'll be able to answer how 2017 rated."
All Blacks jersey swapped for fireman's coat
All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo was among players to meet police and firefighters.
Good news for injured All Blacks ahead of France test
Other than Brodie Retallick the All Blacks received the good injury news they hoped for.
Kiwi-born Samoan French international ready to face ABs
Uini Atonio promises a tough game against the All Blacks.
Worrying shades of 2009 for All Blacks
The All Blacks were exposed in 2009 for not having enough leadership and experience.
Reinforcements added in wake of ABs injury crisis
The All Blacks have called in a trio of the South Island's finest as injury cover.
Squire escapes suspension, free to play for ABs
All Blacks loose forward Liam Squire is free to play in the test series against France.
Casualty ward continues to fill up for ABs
Steve Hansen admits fears over Brodie Retallick's role for All Blacks in French series.
Ioane apologises after altercation with teammate
All Blacks management would have suffered a few headaches this weekend.
'We'll have a chat': Hansen responds after Barrett blunder
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen weighs in on the Jordie Barrett saga.
'I was not intoxicated': AB not embarrassed about blunder
Hurricanes boss: 'Barrett had consumed a few beers but wasn't drunk'
'A couple of muppets': Cops called over All Blacks star's 5am blunder
Women call police after finding Jordie Barrett in their living room.
'Dumb': Doco reveals ABs coaching clash
Ioane's selection for the first test against Lions wasn't without debate among coaches.
Up and downs of canny Professor Wayne Smith
Wayne Smith's career wasn't a series of epic successes.
More All Blacks stars under injury clouds
The All Blacks could be without further key players for their first test against France.
All Black forward to face judiciary
Another All Black is set to face the judiciary, and could miss the first test.
Paul: All Blacks hard men need to wise up
It is time for the All Blacks hard men to start playing within the laws.