Captain Cane missing from New Zealand lineup to face France in World Cup opener
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.
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High temperatures in France see World Rugby confirm water breaks for all RWC matches
All matches at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France will include a water break in each half, World Rugby has confirmed.
Lienert-Brown in as All Blacks make three changes for France opener
PARIS : Anton Lienert-Brown replaced the injured Jordie Barrett at inside centre in one of three changes to the New Zealand starting side for the World Cup opener against hosts France on Friday.
Retallick named in All Blacks' World Cup squad after injury scare
Veteran lock Brodie Retallick was on Monday named in the New Zealand squad for the Rugby World Cup, despite an injury scare at the weekend.
All Blacks eye two trophies against Wallabies in Melbourne
MELBOURNE : The All Blacks will look to secure a third consecutive Rugby Championship trophy in Melbourne on Saturday, with victory over Eddie Jones's winless Wallabies to also keep the Bledisloe Cup in New Zealand hands for another year.
Savea to skipper New Zealand against Wallabies in Cane's absence
MELBOURNE : Ardie Savea will captain the All Blacks against Australia in Saturday's Rugby Championship test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after his fellow loose forward Sam Cane was ruled out of the contest by a neck injury.
Bok camp rallies behind Eben, Jaden ahead of All Blacks clash: 'We're a family,' says Stick
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said Eben Etzebeth's loss is something they all felt as they head into Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Auckland.
All Blacks coach commiserates with grieving Etzebeth: 'They will deal with it in the right way'
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster on Thursday said their thoughts were with South Africa's stand-in captain Eben Etzebeth after his father died in the lead-up to Saturday's match in Auckland.