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Any other nation would pick him: Why was SBW chosen over Laumape?
Many were stunned by Owen Franks' omission but Ngani Laumape is the unluckiest All Black.
Iwi hits out at artist for use of haka lyrics
Any publication of the haka for commercial purposes must acknowledge the composer.
Owen Franks: 'Your time in the jersey isn't owed'
Selector wants Franks to stay fit, saying a few props were injured at the last World Cup.
How Luke Jacobson became the next ABs bolter
'I didn't back myself but I didn't write myself off either.'
Gregor Paul: No country for slow men - why the selectors picked these 31 men
COMMENT: There has been no compromise in leaving out Franks in the coaches' minds.
'One of the great All Blacks': Hansen on 'tough' World Cup calls
It's about balance and Owen Franks' tighthead rival finally overtook him in win over Aus.
'Rolled the dice': Hansen's big World Cup gamble
Steve Hansen has admitted he and his fellow selectors have taken a huge gamble.
Dylan Cleaver: The All Blacks' perfect man for times of tough hardness
COMMENT: Tradition dictates that the chairman of comfort steals Hansen's moment of glory.
Unlucky four: The biggest losers from All Blacks' World Cup squad
Breaking down the unlucky exclusions from the All Blacks' World Cup squad.
Why Owen Franks missed World Cup cut
After 108 tests, Owen Franks' tenure as All Blacks' incumbent has come to an abrupt end.
Gregor Paul: The forceful All Black who will fix World Cup weakness
COMMENT: The All Blacks may now have an option they had all but given up on having.
'Old Blacks' debunked: The truth about 'ageing All Blacks'
Stats refute the claim that the All Blacks are too old - and reveal more positive news.
Liam Squire's 'green light' for World Cup selection
Loose forward puts ball back in All Blacks' selectors' court according to report.
All Blacks: World Cup announcement shocks - will Liam Squire add to a growing legend?
Prepare for a step up in intensity over the next few days ahead of the ABs announcement.
The Scout: The best of the weekend's First XV rugby
The Scout highlights the best of this weekend's schoolboy rugby matches.
World Cup warning: England's powerful win sends message
England beat Ireland by 42 points a matter of weeks from the World Cup.
Curious case of Liam Squire: ABs' big World Cup mystery
Will he or won't he? It's the question on the minds of All Blacks fans and pundits.
Gregor Paul: What to do with Sonny Bill Williams
COMMENT: There are compelling arguments that SBW should be on the plane to Japan.
Investigation launched after high school brawl
The incident took place at a high school rugby match between two Auckland schools.
Schoolboy barn burner: King's College take down St Kents in 1A final
All the 1st XV action in the Auckland 1A final between King's College and St Kents.
Mitre 10 Cup: The pressure's all on Auckland for Bay clash
Bay of Plenty Steamers take on Auckland in round three of the Mitre 10 Cup.
McKendry: The unsung All Black who could take World Cup by storm
Chiefs player was one of the best in black during recent Aussie rout - a high bar indeed.
Jersey on the line? ABs get final chance to stake World Cup claim
A number of All Blacks will stake their claim to a World Cup spot this weekend.
Revealed: The Super Rugby stars who will chase Olympic gold
The All Blacks Sevens' quest for Olympic gold next year has been given a major boost.
D-Day dilemmas: Hansen's three big calls ahead of World Cup team naming
World Cup squad D-Day is approaching for Steve Hansen and the All Blacks selectors.
Is SBW going to Japan? Winners and losers from All Blacks' win
Winners and losers from the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup win over the Wallabies at Eden Park.
Gifford: ABs' real threat and other talking points from Bledisloe II
COMMENT: Eleven talking points from the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup win over the Wallabies.
Fans puzzled: Why was SBW only player not singing anthem?
It hasn't taken much for Sonny Bill Williams to grab the test spotlight.
The Scout: The best of the weekend's First XV rugby
The Scout highlights the best of this weekend's schoolboy rugby matches.
Dylan Cleaver: All Black apathy and how Kiwi fans forgot to be a crowd
COMMENT: NZ fans aren't interested in the sport, they're just in it for the confirmation.
World Cup boost: Key All Blacks on track to return from injury
Lively first-five could play against Tonga in a fortnight and should be fine for Japan.
Rattue: Why All Blacks genius Barrett is best I've ever seen
COMMENT: Beauden Barrett makes the great Christian Cullen look a tad one dimensional.