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All Blacks: Selectors opt for maturity
The All Black think tank have realised the advantages of a balance of youth and maturity.
Rugby: Familiarity gives ABs edge
Familiarity with the new law interpretations could give the All Blacks an edge on the Grand Slam tour.
All Blacks: Carter closing in on reclaiming 10 jersey
Daniel Carter is working hard on his conditioning as he eyes a return to the All Blacks.
All Blacks 'in a league of their own'
The Northern Hemisphere rugby nations are resigned to playing catch-up with New Zealand, says ex-England coach Brian Ashton.
<i>Hobbit</i> dispute sparks RWC fears
Bosses are calling for a guarantee the industrial disputes threatening to derail The Hobbit won't be repeated in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Rugby: Big role on tour for bench-bound Hore
All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore will play a big role in the team leadership group.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> The All Blacks' bench is fully loaded
The size, power and skill of the All Black backline selected for next month's northern tour is something to behold.
Eden Park's useless seats
About 100 seats in the $256 million Eden Park upgrade are useless because almost all of one try line and a good chunk of the field are blocked from view.
<i>Richard Loe:</i> Fit form players only for Loe's tour squad
Former All Black Richard Loe picks his 30 players that should go on the All Blacks' end of year tour.
<i>Gregor Paul:</i> Does Sonny fit the bill?
Perception and reality have never been bedfellows in the career of Sonny Bill Williams.
Rugby: No promised land for injured Israel
Israel Dagg and Piri Weepu are likely to be the big omissions, with Canterbury's Matt Todd tipped as a tour bolter.
Rugby: Bourke not holding breath
Colin Bourke will be watching with interest but not much hope when the All Blacks team is named tonight.
All Blacks: Time to play pick a squad
For the next 48 hours, the nation's rugby aficionados will second-guess the All Black selectors.
Rugby: Injuries key to picking All Blacks to tour
Medical tests and intuition will be crucial selection components before the All Black touring squad is announced on Sunday.
All Blacks: More ABs could play for provinces
Several underdone All Blacks may play for their provinces in the final round of the ITM Cup before they link up with their teammates in Hong Kong.
<i>Richard Loe</i>: Timing all wrong for Boks to play political game
It was interesting to hear Graham Henry say that Australia will be the All Blacks' biggest competition for the World Cup.
<i>Wynne Gray:</i> McCaw's back up is grey area in grand plan
The All Black selectors seem hell-bent on taking as many World Cup prospects as they can to Europe - but who is the best choice to back-up number seven ?
Rugby: Jaw injury removes McAlister from All Blacks mix
The All Blacks selection puzzle has eased with Luke McAlister joining the list of contenders whose season has finished.
All Blacks: Doubtful duo may fly north
Andrew Hore and Sitiveni Sivivatu could be named in the All Black squad before they have proven their fitness.