Inga Tuigamala believes Rodney So'oialo's presence in the starting XV gives the All Blacks their best loose forward trio.

The 2019 Rugby World Cup which is to be staged in Japan will produce eye-watering ticket prices, writes Peter Bills.

Wallaby five-eighths Berrick Barnes' injury withdrawal handed the All Blacks a handy pre-test boost yesterday.

A refreshed Rodney So'oialo was yesterday handed a golden ticket to try to reclaim his status as the All Blacks' premier No 8.

All Blacks look to sweep Australia for seventh victory in a row.

The Wallabies are ringing in the changes ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test in Tokyo.

With foul weather striking Tokyo this week, the Wallabies concede they will need to be tactically perfect against the All Blacks on Saturday.

First five-eighths Matt Giteau and former captain Stirling Mortlock insist there is no rift within the Wallabies squad over new leadership appointments.

Robbie Deans has announced a 43-man squad for a four-day camp next week, to be trimmed to 35 before the tour party is named.

The All Blacks did some much-needed face-saving against the Wallabies but how many forced their way into nzherald.co.nz's Tri-Nations XV?

A defiant Joe Rokocoko has no problem singing the praises of two backline colleagues clambering for his regular berth on the All Blacks wing.

Coach Graham Henry is already talking up the All Blacks' shot at rugby redemption against the Springboks next year.

Australia's rugby ego collapsed quicker than all those horrible scrums that went down.

When the All Blacks play next in Tokyo, they will carry a psychological arsenal for their fourth duel with the Wallabies this season.