Australia suffer Bledisloe Cup blow as Valetini ruled out of opener
Rob Valetini has been ruled out of Australia's test against New Zealand at Eden Park due to a calf issue, the team said on Saturday.
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Flyhalf O'Connor retained for Wallabies' crunch tests against New Zealand
MELBOURNE :Flyhalf James O'Connor has been retained in Australia's squad for back-to-back Rugby Championship tests against New Zealand despite flying to England on Monday to join his new club Leicester.
Leicester-bound Wallaby O'Connor hopes to be back for All Blacks tests
MELBOURNE :Flyhalf James O'Connor flew out of Australia on Monday with no guarantee he will play another test for the Wallabies but let everyone know he wants to be back for the final Rugby Championship clashes against New Zealand.
Humbled All Blacks face fortnight of 'discomfort' after record defeat
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett called on the All Blacks players to use the "discomfort" of their record 43-10 defeat to South Africa as fuel to regroup ahead of their next Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Eden Park.
New Zealand look to crush South Africa's Rugby Championship title defence
New Zealand will look to end South Africa's Rugby Championship title defence on Saturday in a crunch match in Wellington where both sides have put their faith in raw talent to thrive under pressure.
South Africa's Kolisi fit to face New Zealand at Eden Park
Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to play for South Africa against New Zealand in their Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park on Saturday but will not captain the side, while there is also a return for the experienced Willie le Roux at fullback.
All Blacks turn to 'Professor' Smith as Springboks showdown looms
New Zealand are drawing on "gold nuggets" of wisdom from coaching guru Wayne Smith as they prepare for Saturday's heavyweight Rugby Championship clash against world champions South Africa at Eden Park.
Past success counts for nothing against New Zealand, says Springboks' Kolbe
South Africa are on a four-game winning streak against old foes New Zealand but face the daunting challenge of a Rugby Championship fixture in Auckland on Saturday, which wing Cheslin Kolbe admits is a test of their indifferent form this season.