Robertson opts for Perenara at scrumhalf in first All Blacks team
TJ Perenara will start at scrumhalf in Scott Robertson's first All Blacks team, partnering with pivot Damian McKenzie for Saturday's series-opening test against England in Dunedin.
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Winning start for Razor as All Blacks edge England by one point in tense, brutal first Test
Damian McKenzie landed two late penalties as New Zealand beat England 16-15 in the first Test on Saturday to make a winning start to the tenure of new coach Scott Robertson.
New Zealand tests to have shot clock at stadiums after McKenzie mishap
New Zealand flyhalf Damian McKenzie will have no excuse to be timed out again when kicking for points following an announcement on Tuesday that shot clocks will be installed at the All Blacks' remaining home tests.
All Blacks bring in Christie for Perenara in only change for England clash
Finlay Christie will start at scrumhalf in place of TJ Perenara and Cortez Ratima looks set to make his All Blacks debut off the bench in the only changes to the New Zealand matchday squad to face England in the second test at Eden Park on Saturday.
New Zealand to provide shot clock for second Test after Damian McKenzie error
A shot clock will be in operation for England’s second Test against New Zealand in response to Damian McKenzie’s blunder that could have cost the All Blacks victory in the series opener.
Scotland-born Christie starts against England in only All Blacks change
Finlay Christie was on Thursday named as All Blacks scrumhalf for the second Test against England in Auckland on Saturday, replacing the injured TJ Perenara in the only change to the New Zealand team.
Jamie George laments ‘fine margins’ after England slip to New Zealand defeat
England captain Jamie George reflected on the fine margins that allowed New Zealand to claim a 16-15 victory in their series opener in Dunedin.
Waratahs upset Crusaders, Chiefs march on in Super Rugby
The New South Wales Waratahs stunned the reigning champion Canterbury Crusaders in round two of Super Rugby Pacific, but the Waikato Chiefs continued their red-hot start to the season to salve New Zealand pride.