All Blacks spring surprise as McKenzie given pivotal role against Pumas
"Obviously stoked and probably didn't expect it," said the 28-year-old, who was not wanted by the All Blacks last year on his return from a season in Japan.
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Crusaders slay Blues to reach Super Rugby final
Leicester Fainga'anuku scored two superb tries as the Canterbury Crusaders bulldozed their way into the Super Rugby Pacific final with a 52-15 thrashing of the Auckland Blues on Friday.
Ruthless Crusaders crush Blues to reach Super Rugby Pacific final
:The Canterbury Crusaders ruthlessly brushed aside the Auckland Blues 52-15 on Friday to reach a 17th Super Rugby final and extend their unbeaten record in playoffs at their Christchurch home to 30 matches over 25 years.
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett to return to Japan
All Blacks superstar Beauden Barrett and veteran scrumhalf Aaron Smith have signed to play for Japanese side Toyota Verblitz after the World Cup, New Zealand rugby said in a statement on Tuesday.
All Blacks Smith and Barrett confirm Japan move
Veteran All Blacks Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett will head to Japan after the World Cup in France to play with Toyota Verblitz, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Tuesday.
Retallick poised for century of caps as he returns for All Blacks
LONDON : New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick is set to win his 100th cap on Saturday as he returns from suspension to beef up the pack for his side's test against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Retallick, Farrell to win 100th Test caps in Twickenham Test
New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick and England captain Owen Farrell will both win their 100th Test caps after being named in the respective starting XVs for Saturday's encounter at Twickenham.
Telea double sees All Blacks hold off feisty Scotland challenge
EDINBURGH: New Zealand debutant Mark Telea scored two tries to help the tourists claw their way back from nine points down to see off a feisty Scotland 31-23 in Sunday’s test at Murrayfield.