Wounded All Blacks desperate to hit back against Springboks
The All Blacks will be desperate to bounce back and prove their critics wrong when they go behind enemy lines to face world champions South Africa on Saturday.
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Cane confident All Blacks will fix Ireland issues
New Zealand captain Sam Cane believes there is "not a whole lot" they need to improve to get back into top form after four losses in their last five tests has left the team under fire back home and their 2023 Rugby World Cup preparations under a cloud.
New Zealand aren't far off a return to top form says captain Cane
NELSPRUIT, South Africa : New Zealand captain Sam Cane believes there is "not a whole lot" they need to improve to get back into top form after four losses in their last five tests has left the team under fire back home and their 2023 Rugby World Cup preparations under a cloud.
All Blacks' maul-stopping at the foremost of Deon Davids' mind ahead of crucial first Test
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids reckons the inclusion of Crusaders forwards coach Jason Ryan will sharpen up the All Blacks' maul.
The mighty All Blacks are falling. Can they rule world rugby again?
New Zealand rugby’s tipping point appears nigh. Alarmist? Maybe. Yet as the fissures deepen while the All Blacks embark on a defining South African tour, New Zealand grows increasingly impatient for signs of resuscitation of its revered rugby tradition.
NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson refuses to confirm Foster's future past SA Tests
New Zealand Rugby's chief has refused to say whether head coach Ian Foster would continue in his job with the All Blacks past two looming Tests in South Africa, heaping pressure back onto the beleaguered team leader.