Lions coach Warren Gatland is welcoming the All Blacks to target Maro Itoje.

Steve Hansen won't mind that key All Blacks are currently injured, writes Gregor Paul.

Former All Black Doug Rollerson passed away on Wednesday night.

COMMENT: The Hurricanes created a story around Dane Coles when there probably wasn't one.

Concussed All Black prospect is taking too much of a risk, writes Chris Rattue.

Fair to say Eden Park is set to see plenty of big-time rugby when the Lions hit town.

The only injury likely to be causing Steve Hansen any lingering concern is Dane Coles'.

The midfield will be of extra interest to the All Blacks coaches, says Justin Marshall.

Sam Whitelock has to be the All Black captain if Kieran Read falls, writes Chris Rattue.

A Melbourne Rebels up-and-comer has a huge decision to make.

COMMENT: Our national game is no longer a sport - it is a business.

It's hard to understand why the Lions want to target the All Blacks' pack.

Nick Evans is predicting the All Blacks will sweep over the British and Irish Lions.

COMMENT: The plan has possibly been thrown into doubt by Kaino's need to have surgery.

Jerome Kaino's knee surgery may see Liam Squire start against Lions, writes Gregor Paul.

The Lions have four of the world's top five goal kickers according to their kicking coach.

The All Blacks have midfield options but no established combination.

Kieran Read is not getting ahead of himself in the lead up to the upcoming Lions tour.

Three surprise inclusions - and three unlucky omissions - from the Lions side to tour NZ.

These Lions show quality across the board - a list of those who missed out prove that.

Meet the men facing one of the toughest tasks in sport - beating the All Blacks.

Sam Warburton was also skipper of the Lions during the team's last tour in Australia.

The big questions: Has Warren Gatland picked a squad good enough to beat the All Blacks?

The identity of the captain for the Lions' tour of New Zealand looks to have been leaked.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has a new job for a cause that's close to his heart.

The Lions will need to be at least 10 per cent fitter according to a conditioning expert.

All Black great Buck Shelford backs Pin a Poppy campaign.

Beauden Barrett's sensational form is a reminder of when Christian Cullen ruled.

Two-year-old tot Ka'iulani Forbes is fighting a rare cancer called Neuroblastoma.

Beauden Barrett is the best rugby back I've seen ... bar one, writes Chris Rattue.