Captain Cane missing from New Zealand lineup to face France in World Cup opener
PARIS -New Zealand captain Sam Cane was missing from the All Blacks' team sheet when it was released shortly before the World Cup opener against France on Friday.
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Injury blow hits All Blacks as skipper Sam Cane ruled out of opening RWC clash against France
There was bad news for the All Blacks on the eve of their opening Rugby World Cup clash against France, as skipper Sam Can will miss the match due to injury.
Lienert-Brown in as All Blacks make three changes for France opener
PARIS : Anton Lienert-Brown replaced the injured Jordie Barrett at inside centre in one of three changes to the New Zealand starting side for the World Cup opener against hosts France on Friday.
All Blacks warrior Savea fronts up for another battle of wills
SYDNEY : There has been much, sometimes furious, discussion about the balance of the All Blacks back row over the last few years but it would be a brave soul to suggest that Ardie Savea does not deserve a place in it.
All Blacks hope heavy defeat turns out to be blessing in disguise
New Zealand captain Sam Cane hopes their record defeat by South Africa might prove a blessing in disguise ahead of the World Cup in France where they will be one of the favourites.
All Blacks coach not panicking despite Springboks hiding
Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks are not panicking ahead of the World Cup despite being thrashed 35-7 by the world champion Springboks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.
'Calm down', All Blacks coach not panicking despite Springboks spanking
Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks were not panicking ahead of the World Cup despite being thrashed 35-7 by the world champion Springboks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.
Foster picks big guns in New Zealand team to face Springboks
New Zealand have named a strong line-up, including all three Barrett brothers, for their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against South Africa at neutral Twickenham on Friday (7.30pm).