All Blacks selector Grant Fox believes the out-of-form Julian Savea is having trouble on the pitch because he's feeling too much pressure.

COMMENT: Aaron Smith is the best halfback the All Blacks have ever had, and possibly the world's greatest, writes Chris Rattue.

The disappointment and devastation of 2015 finally ended for Lima Sopoaga last night.

Chris Rattue runs the rule over the standout players in the All Blacks' 46-6 win over Wales in Dunedin last night.

Join our live chat with Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray following the All Blacks win over Wales last night.

Dagg was creative and sound under the high ball; a constant threat to a Welsh team pushed over the limit.

Such a solid scrum platform was among the highlights in the All Blacks' comprehensive win.

George Moala appears worthy of further investment following his performance against Wales in Dunedin.

The All Blacks engine would now appear to be purring, not full noise but making the sort of noises that bode well.

Newstalk ZB understands that the Blues are looking to make an offer for the Hurricanes first-five, whose contract ends with the Wellington-based side at the end of this season.

Andrew Alderson looks back on a team that affectionately became known as the Baby Blacks.

Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry answer three key questions ahead of the third and final test between the All Blacks and Wales tonight.

Being a full-time All Black captain is a huge job and many relate it to being tougher than the prime minister's role, writes Justin Marshall.

With the memories of his debut test for the ABs last July still fresh in his mind, Moala, determined to reach those heights again, instead dug himself into a hole.

The test table is being set for the real deal before the next Rugby World Cup - the British and Irish Lions tour next year.

The All Black is the gift that keeps on giving.

Who doesn't utter a gasp or some vocal amazement when Ardie Savea accelerates into the open?

Ex-All Black released from police custody following his arrest in France for "destruction and domestic violence".

The All Black coaches are about as curious as everyone else to see how Julian Savea performs in Dunedin.

COMMENT: Yes, we like to compare. And comparisons across eras are even more compelling.

Ahead of his big chance at No10 tomorrow, Beauden Barrett was deliberately economical with his words.

Dixon's breakthrough has come after six years in the south, deciding he wouldn't see much game time behind the likes of Kieran Read, Richie McCaw and Matt Todd.

Making 12 alterations to the match-day squad of 23 - including five in the starting line-up - is about "risk and reward", and that risk must be considered highest in the midfield.

The man is strong, so naturally powerful when he arrived a few years back for his initial assessment at the Blues that he busted all sorts of weightlifting marks. He had no history of lifting weights, he simply grabbed the tin and hoisted it.

All you need to know about latest All Blacks debutant Elliot Dixon - who will become All Black 1149 on Saturday against Wales.

Byron Kelleher has been arrested in France for "destruction and domestic violence", according to French reports.