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All Blacks: Chance to shine in Soweto
Winning in South Africa tomorrow is "bloody important", says All Blacks coach Graham Henry.

All Blacks: Old rivals primed for classic
Sunday's test between the under-siege Springboks and the All Blacks is set to be another classic.

All Blacks: McCaw 'outstanding' says Fitzpatrick
Sean Fitzpatrick has given Richie McCaw a fulsome tribute ahead of his record-equalling 51st game in charge of the All Blacks.

All Blacks: Injury scare before test
Tom Donnelly has provided an injury scare ahead of the All Blacks Tri-Nations test against South Africa on Sunday.

<i>Inga Tuigamala</i>: Boks facing must win
The Tri-Nations moves to the high ground and South African coach Peter de Villiers is on shaky ground.

All Blacks: Big bro muscles in on front-line action
All Black scrum coach Mike Cron reckons Ben Franks has made enormous gains since joining the All Blacks in 2008.

All Blacks: No problem with rules, says McCaw
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw takes no issue with how the convoluted breakdown laws are being policed in the Tri-Nations.

Rugby: Muliaina hopes crowd can inspire ABs
Mils Muliaina hopes playing in front of 90,000 spectators will usher in another vintage performance from the All Blacks.

Rugby: Sweeping changes for Boks
Springboks coach Peter de Villiers has been forced to make no less than eight changes for Saturday night's test match.

All Blacks: Cowan, Franks in for Soweto
The All Blacks have selected their side for the huge physical encounter they expect at Soweto on Saturday night.

Rugby: Stats show refs favour All Blacks
The All Blacks are treated differently by referees from either of their Tri-Nations opponents.

All Blacks: Marseille turning point
New Zealand assistant coach Wayne Smith talks of a change of mindset in the All Blacks' approach.

All Blacks: Lineouts under the spotlight
Lock Tom Donnelly admits a less-than-accurate display against Australia has sent the All Blacks back in front of their computer screens.

South Africa considers Sanzar split
The South African rugby union is questioning the Springboks' future involvement in the Sanzar partnership.

Rugby: Code switch for Wallaby ace?
Rumours are circulating of a top Wallaby player switching codes to play in the NRL.

Rugby: Steyn out for Boks
Springboks fullback Francois Steyn has been ruled out of next week's Tri-Nations test.

Rugby: Mathewson on the move
All Blacks halfback Alby Mathewson is headed north to play his rugby next season.

All Blacks: Cowan given all clear
Halfback Jimmy Cowan, who missed the weekend's Bledisloe win due to a rib injury, has been cleared to fly to South Africa.

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Long may ole P Divvy's gems sparkle, at least until the Cup
The Springboks would be a much more dangerous beast WITHOUT Peter de Villiers, writes Wynne Gray.

All Blacks at 13 and counting
The All Blacks have won 13 matches since they succumbed 32-29 last year to South Africa and will be eyeing the 17-test record they share with the Springboks.

<i>Mark Ella:</i> Wallabies unable to crack the black wall
Former Wallabies great Mark Ella gains some encouragement after seeing a passion and commitment that had been severely lacking.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Once-mighty foes now dull rivals
The best that could be said about the Wallabies' latest performance is that it wasn't shameful.

Rugby: Top All Black defence withstands the heat
Wayne Smith during the week suggested defence would be the key element in next year's World Cup.