Lord in for injured Vaa'i as All Blacks name November tour squad
Lock Josh Lord was called up as a replacement for injured forward Tupou Vaa'i when the All Blacks squad for their November tour of the United States and Europe was announced on Monday.
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All Blacks lose lock Vaa'i for Rugby Championship finale v Australia
MELBOURNE :New Zealand lock Tupou Vaa'i has been ruled out of the final Rugby Championship test against Australia in Perth on Saturday after injuring his right knee in training, the team said.
All Blacks captain Barrett back for Wallabies re-match, Fainga'anuku on wing
MELBOURNE :Scott Barrett will lead the All Blacks in the final Rugby Championship match against Australia after recovering from injury, while Leicester Fainga'anuku has been named on the wing for his first test since the 2023 World Cup.
Historic win for Argentina throws open Rugby Championship
BUENOS AIRES :Argentina won a first-ever home test over New Zealand, beating the All Blacks 29-23 on Saturday to throw wide open this year’s Rugby Championship as the home side bounced back from a resounding defeat last week.
New Zealand hunt for true identity in Rugby Championship
An evolving New Zealand squad will be under pressure to challenge South Africa for Rugby Championship silverware amid growing impatience with progress under Scott Robertson.
New Zealand winger Clarke to miss rest of France series
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has been withdrawn from the second test against France in Wellington on Saturday and will also miss the third and final match after sustaining a high ankle injury during training on Thursday.
Tavatavanawai gets All Blacks shot, Tuipulotu comes in for injured skipper
WELLINGTON :All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made two enforced changes to his starting side for the second test against France and given centre Timoci Tavatavanawai the chance to win his first cap off the bench on Saturday.
All Blacks name four debutants to play depleted France
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has included four debutants in his match-day squad for the series-opening test against a depleted France in Dunedin on Saturday.