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Dana Johannsen: Whoever wins must restore some NZ credibility
The Mystics and Magic will play for the right to be the first NZ team to make the ANZ Championship final.
Wynne Gray: Cooper's night to claim Cup place
Many eyes will be tuned into Suncorp Stadium tonight to watch the swag of test contenders from both the Blues and Reds in action.
Chris Rattue: Crusader empire built on strong pillars
The Crusaders relied on makeshift combinations and their reserve forces - and prevailed.
Peter Bills: Scrums should be a true contest for possession
One single aspect that is likely to dominate the forthcoming Rugby World is the scrum.
Steve Deane: Good result might count against Kiwis
The last thing the Kiwis want to do is win tonight's Anzac test writes Steve Deane.
Wynne Gray: Uneasy lottery in countdown to Cup
What goes down best at a Rugby World Cup, pragmatic footy or artistic rugby asks Wynne Gray.
Chris Rattue: Rugby throws taxpayers a costly dummy
Chris Rattue writes that the $500 million Rugby World Cup shortfall accurately represents where power and privilege lie in NZ.
Chris Rattue: Where have all those All Blacks gone?
The band played on as the good ship All Black turned a bit Titanic-like.