New Zealand close on World Cup quarter-final spot with 14-try mauling of Italy
New Zealand lit the touchpaper on their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 14-try hammering of Italy.
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New Zealand lit the touchpaper on their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 14-try hammering of Italy.
LYON, France: New Zealand have flown under the radar at the World Cup since their opening loss to France but Brodie Retallick on Thursday gave a glimpse into a competitive team culture that makes it foolhardy to write off their chances of a fourth title.
LYON, France : Sam Cane, Shannon Frizell, Tyrel Lomax and Jordie Barrett will all make their return from injury for New Zealand in Friday's key Pool A clash against Italy with Sam Whitelock set to win a record 149th cap off the bench.
PARIS -New Zealand captain Sam Cane was missing from the All Blacks' team sheet when it was released shortly before the World Cup opener against France on Friday.
There was bad news for the All Blacks on the eve of their opening Rugby World Cup clash against France, as skipper Sam Can will miss the match due to injury.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said it was a "great result" that Scott Barrett avoided a Rugby World Cup ban after being sent off against South Africa.
Tyrel Lomax is expected to miss New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener against France on Sept. 8 after the All Blacks prop had to get 30 stitches for a gash in the leg from a stray boot during Friday's loss against South Africa at Twickenham.
AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the games: