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All Blacks: Boozin' Cruden off squad
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All Blacks: Boozin' Cruden off squad

Video courtesy of allblacks.com. Aaron Cruden has been dropped from the All Blacks squad for the away leg of the Rugby Championship for disciplinary reasons. Cruden's been left at home by All Blacks management after missing the flight to Argentina after a late night drinking session in Auckland on Saturday.Coach Steve Hansen said as a consequence he's been left home and will not join the squad for the tests against the Pumas and Springboks.

All Blacks: 'true test match'
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All Blacks: 'true test match'

After a brutal and intense match against the Springboks in Wellington the All Blacks knew it could have gone either way but, they give credit to the Springboks in what was an intense test match.

All Blacks: 'It wasn't perfect'
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All Blacks: 'It wasn't perfect'

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen says 'it was a pretty good test match and it's a shame in a game like that someone has to lose, but I'm glad it wasn't us. Captain Richie McCaw says 'it wasn't perfect, but to guts out a win like that we're pretty happy'.

All Blacks: Hansen 'rip up the rule book'
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All Blacks: Hansen 'rip up the rule book'

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen provided perspective, support and possible solutions to the continuing difficulties the world game has in finding referees who can deliver the sort of contest everyone is after.

All Blacks: Luatua 'I need a reminder'
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All Blacks: Luatua 'I need a reminder'

Steven Luatua's return to field for the All Blacks has been a grinding effort for the 23 year old. Coach Steve Hansen has never been short of his opinion and determination to remind the youngster he wants a player who can work through the pain, Luatua is quick to admit he just needed a reminder.

All Blacks: 'Springboks always a challenge'
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All Blacks: 'Springboks always a challenge'

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has nothing but respect for the Springboks and their captain who is to make his 100th test appearance for South Africa. A great acheivement for any player. Although McCaw is hoping to spoil the celebrations at Westpac Stadium.

Hansen ' there's an excitement'
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Hansen ' there's an excitement'

All Blacks head coach says there's an excitement for the upcoming test against the Springboks in Wellington. 'The harder the challenge the more fun you have'. Hansen has much respect for the team, their coach and the country.

Rugby Herald: All Blacks build confidence
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Rugby Herald: All Blacks build confidence

Herald rugby scribes Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry are joined by Radio Sport Nigel Yalden to give their expert opinion and analysis after the All Blacks were victoriuos against a difficult Pumas team in Napier 28-9.

All Blacks: Hansen 'good defensive effort'
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All Blacks: Hansen 'good defensive effort'

The All Blacks picked up a bonus point with the win against the Pumas, head coach Steve Hansen was very pleased with that achievement and a very good defensive effort which kept Argentina tryless in the 28-9 victory.

Rugby: Pumas 'Happy with preparations'
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Rugby: Pumas 'Happy with preparations'

Pumas captain Aqustin Creevy says they are happy with their preparation heading into the test against the All Blacks, a more experienced mature & experienced side who has confidence not just in their forward pack but also in their backline.

All Blacks: 'Pumas will be a battle'
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All Blacks: 'Pumas will be a battle'

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw knows it will be not just a battle up front for his team but the Pumas have the ability to score some good tries out the back after an impressive performance against the Sprinboks.

ABs: 'Pumas a tough task'
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ABs: 'Pumas a tough task'

Israel Dagg is set to make a return to no.15 on his home ground, he and the team know the Pumas will be a tough task after an impressive games against the Springboks.

All Blacks local favorites
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All Blacks local favorites

The All Blacks are in Napier to match the Pumas in Saturdays match, allblacks.com have the inside oil on All Blacks preparing for a wet test and a physical challenge.

Barrett 'I'm pretty stoked'
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Barrett 'I'm pretty stoked'

Beauden Barrett will make his first test start in the number 10 jersey for the All Blacks, replacing Aaron Cruden who is still recovering from the chest muscle injury suffered in the Bledisloe Cup test victory two weeks ago.

Are the ABs ready for Pumas?
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Are the ABs ready for Pumas?

Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry give their expert opinion and analysis after the All Blacks name their team to face the Pumas in Napier.

All Blacks: Napier fans ready for test
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All Blacks: Napier fans ready for test

The All Blacks are in Napier ahead of their IRC test match against the Pumas. Hear from some of the fans who braved the weather to meet them at the Air New Zealand Sky Couch photo opportunity. Courtesy allblacks.com

Official World Cup ad snubs All Blacks
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Official World Cup ad snubs All Blacks

The International Rugby Board has released a new ad to promote ticket sales for next year's Rugby World Cup - featuring all of the major rugby nations with the exception of the two-time winning All Blacks.

Rugby: Stray fireworks strike fans
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Rugby: Stray fireworks strike fans

All Black fans ducked and screamed in terror as they were struck by stray fireworks during a pre-match pyrotechnics display at Eden Park last night. NZRU chief executive Steve Tew pledged to investigate after one spectator wound up in hospital with serious head injuries and two others were wounded by the misdirected missiles.

Rugby: Wallabies 'we can improve'
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Rugby: Wallabies 'we can improve'

Wallabies head coach Ewen McKenzie knows his team can improve a lot from last weeks 12-12 draw, 'We we're off at some key moments and we know we can improve a lot this week'.

All Blacks: 'There's always pressure'
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All Blacks: 'There's always pressure'

After a 12-12 draw the All Blacks are ready to perform in front of a sold out Eden Park. Captain Richie McCaw says 'theres always pressure when you put the black jersey on, the pressure is to perform.

All Blacks: 'Didn't play well enough'
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All Blacks: 'Didn't play well enough'

It's been a long week to wait for the All Blacks as they have treated last week's draw like a loss, the players and coach are determined to retain the Bledisloe cup with a much improved performance.

All Blacks: Ref made mistakes
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All Blacks: Ref made mistakes

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says his team and the ref got things wrong in the first Sydney Bledisloe, Owen Franks and Dan Coles also explain what happened in the scrums.

Rugby Herald: All Blacks to show pride
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Rugby Herald: All Blacks to show pride

Join the collective analysis and opinion of Radio Sport's Nigel Yalden and the Herald on Sunday's Gregor Paul with NZ Herald's Patrick McKendry as they look ahead to this Saturdays second Bledisloe Cup match at Eden Park.