Rugby: Foster back under pressure after Christchurch shock
Less than two weeks after a ringing endorsement from New Zealand Rugby (NZR), All Blacks coach Ian Foster is under renewed pressure following a third successive home loss this season.
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'Bloody excited' Perofeta handed All Blacks chance
Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga have long shut out other claimants to New Zealand's number 10 jersey but All Blacks fans may see a new challenger emerge in the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday.
Barrett ruled out as Foster keeps faith in winning All Blacks team
Coach Ian Foster has made only one forced change to the All Blacks for their Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Christchurch on Saturday, with uncapped flyhalf Stephen Perofeta replacing the injured Beauden Barrett in the reserves.
Davids on Boks doubling down on Dweba starting: He gained experience in pressure situations
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids tried to detangle the web of confusion around the doubling down on starting inexperienced hooker Joseph Dweba ahead of Malcolm Marx.
Bok coach not concerned by Warrick Gelant's move to No 14: 'He knows our system'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said Warrick Gelant's previous experience at wing will come in handy during Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Adelaide.
Coach happy with Bok veterans Steyn, Vermeulen despite lack of game time
Duane Vermeulen retains his place at No 8 while Frans Steyn is included on the bench for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies in Adelaide, and coach Jacques Nienaber says he is satisfied with where both Springbok veterans are despite a lack of game time.
Canada shuts out Japan for 2nd straight win at Little League World Series
Jaxon Mayervich struck out 10 batters and recorded an RBI while Benjamin Dartnell hit three RBIs in a 6-0 Canada win over Japan in Little League World Series action in South Williamsport, Pa.
All Blacks close in on Springboks in World Rugby rankings
The All Blacks have moved up a spot to fourth in the latest World Rugby rankings and trail the third-placed Springboks by the narrowest of margins.