
All Blacks: Four changes for Tri Nations opener
Ma'a Nonu is one of three changes to the All Blacks backline for Saturday's test against South Africa in Auckland.
Ma'a Nonu is one of three changes to the All Blacks backline for Saturday's test against South Africa in Auckland.
The touring Springboks have delayed naming their side for this weekend's first Tri Nations test at Eden Park.
Liam Messam is one of four players recalled for the Tri Nations against Australia and South Africa.
The NZRU says the deal represents a "major" vote of confidence in southern hemisphere rugby.
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.
The All Blacks did some much-needed face-saving against the Wallabies but how many forced their way into nzherald.co.nz's Tri-Nations XV?
A defiant Joe Rokocoko has no problem singing the praises of two backline colleagues clambering for his regular berth on the All Blacks wing.
Coach Graham Henry is already talking up the All Blacks' shot at rugby redemption against the Springboks next year.
Australia's rugby ego collapsed quicker than all those horrible scrums that went down.
When the All Blacks play next in Tokyo, they will carry a psychological arsenal for their fourth duel with the Wallabies this season.