<i>Chris Rattue</i>: ABs reach nadir in Hamilton
South Africa are more than worthy Tri-Nations champions while the All Blacks have become embarrassing chumps.
South Africa are more than worthy Tri-Nations champions while the All Blacks have become embarrassing chumps.
A leg injury will keep Sitiveni Sivivatu sidelined for four to six weeks.
It's time for the All Blacks to ask some tough questions and be prepared for answers they don't like.
Graham Henry is not a man who's easily swayed and he won't abandon his expansive approach to rugby before the next World Cup.
New combination fails to fire as All Blacks relinquish Tri-Nations title in Hamilton.
Graham Henry and co left to ponder an error-filled performance that handed South Africa the Tri-Nations in Hamilton last night.
New second-five Stephen Donald is ready to treat South Africa to some Mooloo magic in Hamilton tonight.
Let the calculator international begin. Certainly that's how it looks from the All Blacks perspective tonight, writes Wynne Gray. Photo / Sarah Ivey
Springboks visits to Hamilton have provided no shortage of drama over the years, including among the brightest and darkest moments in New Zealand rugby history.
The history book, stodgy form and rugby bookmakers all agree - the All Blacks' chances of scoring four tries against South Africa in Hamilton on Saturday fall into the pipe dream category.
The All Blacks' pride remains well and truly pricked heading into Saturday's shot at Tri-Nations rugby redemption against the Springboks.
A South African super 'Boot' is drafted in for Saturday's crunch Tri-Nations test in Hamilton.
The man responsible in many Kiwis' eyes for the All Blacks' shock World Cup exit in Cardiff will officiate in the Air New Zealand Cup.
Stephen Donald is in no doubt he has a target on his back to complement the No 12 that will adorn his All Blacks rugby jersey against the Springboks in Hamilton on Saturday.