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Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe may be one of the best in the business, but the respect he has for the All Black scrum has far from diminished.

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Under-fire Foster tweaks All Blacks squad for Rugby Championship

Under-fire All Blacks coach Ian Foster resisted wholesale changes to his squad for the Rugby Championship on Friday despite the furore that accompanied last weekend's loss of a home series to Ireland.

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All Blacks Barrett, Ross ruled out of decisive Ireland clash

All Blacks forwards Scott Barrett and Aidan Ross have been ruled out of the series-deciding clash with Ireland in Wellington on Saturday, the team said.

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Sexton to lead Ireland against All Blacks despite concussion scare

Johnny Sexton was named Thursday in the Ireland side to face New Zealand in the second Test, despite the veteran fly-half failing a concussion assessment during last week's defeat in Auckland.

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Mack Hansen returns for Ireland in only change for second Test

Ireland and New Zealand have both made one change apiece to their teams for Saturday's second Test at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

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The uncapped All Blacks duo who could feature v Ireland

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster may have six uncapped players in his squad of 36 for the Test series against Ireland, but barring a dead rubber third Test in Wellington, it's unlikely we'll see all six make their debuts next month.