Liam Messam is one of four players recalled for the Tri Nations against Australia and South Africa.

Having shown the rapier, the All Blacks delivered the bludgeon to slowly bash the resistance out of the Welsh last night.

All Blacks coach Graham Henry has made seven changes to the team that beat Wales last weekend.

New Zealand has been crowned junior world rugby champions for the third year in a row after thumping Australia in Argentina.

The All Blacks' search for an entire performance in Hamilton on Saturday has been complicated by a rising injury toll.

Like some well-planned time bomb, the All Blacks flicked a switch after 40 minutes last night and exploded in deadly fashion.