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The rugby tour that split us into two nations
It is 30 years since the 1981 Springboks flew into New Zealand. For 56 days the country was bitterly, even violently divided. Today we hear from two pivotal figures from opposite sides of the conflict.
![Chris Rattue: A two word Bok plan: 'drop' and 'goal'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Chris Rattue: A two word Bok plan: 'drop' and 'goal'
Peter de Villiers didn't look like a happy man in the stands as the Crusaders pummelled the Stormers. But he might have had a little smile, because the Super 15 semifinal...
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Rugby: NZ Maori set to play Springboks
The New Zealand Maori rugby side is in line to play a historic series in South Africa later this year.
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Rugby: Fitzpatrick doubts Springboks' RWC chances
The Bulls' poor Super 15 performance raises questions about South Africa's world title prospects, says NZ's ex-captain.
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Rugby: Fears entire 'Boks squad took banned substance
Peter de Villiers is worried his entire squad may have taken a banned substance that has seen two players fail doping tests.
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<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Easing the burden of the All Blacks' schedule
Let's face it. The All Blacks' schedule next year is ridiculous.
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Rugby: Tri-Nations series heroes, villains and magic moments
Captain Courageous, his slimline teammate - and the odd incendiary comment. It had it all.
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<i>Sean Fitzpatrick:</i> Self belief helps All Blacks come out on top
There was a huge anticipation in the lead-up to this match about how the All Blacks would go but they came through brilliantly.
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Rugby: Wallabies out to break another hoodoo
Saturday's Bledisloe Cup may be a dead rubber but Wallabies centre Adam Ashley-Cooper says there is still a lot at stake.
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All Blacks: Young stars set to start
Graham Henry looks set to promote a couple of his young stars to the starting line up against the Wallabies in Sydney.
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Rugby: Wallabies already eyeing All Blacks
The Wallabies' dressing room was thick with determination as much as joy or relief after their victory over the Springboks on Sunday.
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<i>Peter Bills:</i> A heart-thumping match
Has there ever been a more sensational finish in the history of test rugby? And with so much hanging on the result.