Savea praises Johnstone's 'courageous' decision to come out as gay
Ardie Savea said former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone was "pretty courageous" for deciding to publicly come out as the first gay All Black.
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Rennie rings nine changes as All Blacks chase series draw in Baltimore against Boks
Veteran hooker Codie Taylor has earned a recall and will captain New Zealand as All Blacks coach Dave Rennie made nine changes for Saturday’s fourth Test against South Africa in Baltimore.
New Zealand focus on discipline after South Africa loss
Sept 9 : New Zealand have been told to tighten their discipline ahead of the fourth and final test against South Africa this weekend after a stern review of Saturday’s defeat in Johannesburg, said loose forward Wallace Sititi.
Wiese relishing one last shot at New Zealand to wrap up series
Sept 8 : South Africa number eight Jasper Wiese is relishing the physical contest against old foes New Zealand in unfamiliar surroundings in Baltimore on Saturday as the battered and bruised sides meet for the fourth weekend in a row.
All Blacks coach Rennie to make changes for fourth test against Springboks
Sept 8 : New Zealand coach Dave Rennie said he will make changes to his side for the fourth and final test against South Africa in Baltimore on Saturday as they look to square the series 2-2.
All Blacks suffer another injury setback
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 6 : New Zealand will have to do without another of their starters for next weekend’s final match against South Africa after Luke Jacobson was added to the injury list following Saturday’s defeat in the third test.
All Blacks lose skipper Savea to shoulder injury
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 5 : Inspirational New Zealand captain Ardie Savea will miss the last test against South Africa next weekend after suffering a shoulder injury in Saturday’s 29-24 loss to the Springboks.
Springboks go 2-1 up in series after edging New Zealand
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 5 : South Africa edged another ferocious and bruising clash against New Zealand to win the third test 29-24 on Saturday and go 2-1 up in the four-test series dubbed "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry".
Three changes for All Blacks as centurion Taylor is dropped
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 3 : New Zealand announced three changes to their starting lineup for the third test against South Africa at Soccer City on Saturday, including dropping experienced hooker Codie Taylor.