Ever think you would hear an All Black squad named with which you are entirely in agreement?

Joe Rokocoko knew his fate the moment he saw he'd missed a call from All Blacks coach Graham Henry.

All Black selectors freshen up backline but no room for Joe Rokocoko.

Four new caps and the return of three All Blacks from last year's team are the key talking points of squad named today.

The All Black selectors should leave several senior players at home for the end of year tour and trial some new blood, writes Richard Loe.

All Black bolter Ben Smith made probably the wisest investment of his rugby career on Saturday night.

Players like halfback Piri Weepu get their last chance to impress for the All Blacks before Sunday's team naming, starting tonight.

Halfback Fourie du Preez and lock Bakkies Botha have been added to the Barbarians for their match against the All Blacks in December.

Rugby is now not only boring, but it seems our national side can’t play it very well either. With yet another round of heartache due in the end of year tests against Australia, England, France et al.

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

Injury to Isaia Toeava will force the All Blacks selectors to cast their selection net over the Air NZ Cup in search of a backup centre.

Another stress fracture has forced the All Blacks "special project" out of the team's end of year tour to Europe.

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.

Dan Carter and Richie McCaw's greatness have left the All Blacks with major problem heading into the northern tour.