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FERRIERES-EN-BRIE, France - Expectations are building on the All Blacks after their sensational 28-24 victory over world number one-ranked Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, and the three-times champions would have it no other way.
March 24 : New Zealand coach Dave Rennie has purged all but one of Scott Robertson's assistants while appointing former All Blacks skipper and Moana Pasifika boss Tana Umaga as defence coach.
All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu looks likely to miss New Zealand's second Rugby Championship test against Argentina this weekend after being taken to hospital in the wake of the 41-24 win over the Pumas last weekend.
Australia may appear at a low ebb after a record 40-point drubbing by Argentina, but New Zealand are taking the Wallabies' threat seriously in the Rugby Championship, given the inside knowledge of coach Joe Schmidt.
Tipperary wing-forward Niall O'Meara has announced his decision to retire from inter-county hurling, saying "the time was right."
LYON, France: New Zealand were understandably buoyant after a brilliant display in their 96-17 victory over Italy at the Rugby World Cup last week but one 10-minute patch of play has been the subject of some concern in the camp.
LYON, France : The four players on the injury list before the All Blacks headed off to southwest France for the bye week, including skipper Sam Cane, are available for selection for Friday's match against Italy, assistant coach Jason Ryan said on Tuesday.
Outside backs Will Jordan and Mark Telea have been cleared for selection for the All Blacks' Rugby Championship clash against South Africa on Saturday, though prop Fletcher Newell is out of action with a broken hand.