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<i>David Leggat</i>: Europeans in RWC running? Not likely
So what chance do any of the Six Nations have of shaking the World Cup tree in September-October?, asks David Leggat. On the evidence of the past few weeks....
Peter Bills: Give the All Blacks a South Island date
I share Christchurch's sense of angst at the decision taken this week. But I commend the IRB for making it.
<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Stadium decision sad but sensible
And then there were 12. Even staunch Cantab and Wallaby coach Robbie Deans was pragmatic enough to accept he would not bring his side to Christchurch
Wynne Gray: Lions on prowl for a kill may yet go hungry
Plane-weary Blues facing 'massive challenge' but Mitchell's men last tasted victory in May 2009
Inga Tuigamala: Hard to predict quake's impact on Crusaders
Come what may, the squad will be playing for the people and the province
Chris Rattue: Leniency makes judiciary a laughing stock
Chris Rattue writes that Bakkies Botha got a nine-week ban for a terrible assault on Jimmy Cowan - Ma'a Nonu got one.
Richard Loe: Follow football - give yellow cards to the simulators
Jimmy Cowan's "Hollywood" that got Ma'a Nonu sent off on Friday night got up my nose a bit - and I wonder if the lawmakers need to have a look at it.
Wynne Gray: Angst over McCaw is sign of the times
Herald rugby writer Wynne Gray suggests we don't get too hysterical over the minor injury to Richie McCaw.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> With Cup in hand, Henry can carry on
If the All Blacks win the Webb Ellis, Henry will be king. If he fails, whatever the circumstances, off with his head.
<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Top 10 rule changes to improve rugby
Graham Henry likes the idea of two refs to solve rugby's troubles. Wynne Gray has a few more suggestions to improve the game.
<i>Wynne Gray:</i> All Blacks team of the decade
The Herald's senior rugby writer picks his All Black team of the decade.