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<i>Inga Tuigamala</i>: Testing times for All Blacks loosies
Inga Tuigamala believes Rodney So'oialo's presence in the starting XV gives the All Blacks their best loose forward trio.
<i>Peter Bills</i>: Yen for our game hurts the ordinary punter
The 2019 Rugby World Cup which is to be staged in Japan will produce eye-watering ticket prices, writes Peter Bills.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> A forward of olden-day style
McCaw charges around as if his life depends on it, cops the bad days on the chin, and is so retro that his hand signal of choice is a hand-shake.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> All Blacks a farce for Wales to reckon with
Wales would do world rugby a favour by dealing to the pompous, coach-cycling Kiwis, writes Chris Rattue.
<i>David Leggat</i>: Fresh faces a positive message
Ever think you would hear an All Black squad named with which you are entirely in agreement?
<i>Richard Loe:</i> Now is the time to experiment
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.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> NRL shows the way for union
If league can make sure its finances are in order and the NRL salary cap doesn't squash the sport, this is the rugby code with the bright future.
<i>Chris Rattue</i>: Aussies won't win World Cup
Australia's rugby ego collapsed quicker than all those horrible scrums that went down.
<i>Richard Loe</i>: Coaches earn a stay of execution
The knives and pens were poised but they had to be stayed after a good performance against the Wallabies.
<i>Paul Lewis</i>: Time to flush away Hansen
It's time for the All Blacks to flush the dunny and get rid of forwards coach Steve Hansen, writes Paul Lewis.