All Blacks spring surprise as McKenzie given pivotal role against Pumas
"Obviously stoked and probably didn't expect it," said the 28-year-old, who was not wanted by the All Blacks last year on his return from a season in Japan.
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New Zealand braced for wild ride in Mendoza
New Zealand have lost to Argentina twice in the past three years and another defeat in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash in Mendoza will be a further setback for coach Ian Foster on the final stretch to the World Cup in France.
Emoni Narawa set for All Blacks debut against Argentina
Fiji-born wing Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, while fly-half Damian McKenzie and lock Josh Lord feature for the first time since 2021.
Winger Narawa to debut for New Zealand in Mendoza
Fiji-born wing Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, while flyhalf Damian McKenzie and lock Josh Lord feature for the first time since 2021.
All Blacks-bound Robertson delighted as Crusaders retain crown
Outgoing Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson declared himself "proud" and "thankful" as he celebrated a successful conclusion to his spell with the Christchurch-based outfit by retaining the Super Rugby Pacific title on Saturday.
WATCH | All Blacks-bound Robertson busts a move with final breakdance after Crusaders victory
All Blacks-bound Scott Robertson signed off as head coach of the Crusaders on Saturday by breakdancing again after his side won a seventh straight Super Rugby title.
John Ryan's Waikato Chiefs denied as Canterbury Crusaders claim seventh Super Rugby title in arow
Waikato Chiefs 20-25 Canterbury Crusaders
Crusaders win Super Rugby final to claim 7th straight title
The Crusaders claimed a seventh straight title with a 25-20 win over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific final on Saturday in coach Scott Robertson's swansong before he moves to the All Blacks after the Rugby World Cup.