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.
Seventh heaven springs from 'hell' for Robertson's Crusaders
Scott "Razor" Robertson's seven-year reign as Canterbury Crusaders coach ended as it started on Saturday when he led them to the Super Rugby Pacific title with victory over the Waikato Chiefs in a dramatic final.
Crusaders slay Blues to reach Super Rugby final
Leicester Fainga'anuku scored two superb tries as the Canterbury Crusaders bulldozed their way into the Super Rugby Pacific final with a 52-15 thrashing of the Auckland Blues on Friday.
Ruthless Crusaders crush Blues to reach Super Rugby Pacific final
:The Canterbury Crusaders ruthlessly brushed aside the Auckland Blues 52-15 on Friday to reach a 17th Super Rugby final and extend their unbeaten record in playoffs at their Christchurch home to 30 matches over 25 years.
Injury-hit Crusaders set up Blues showdown in Super semi-finals
:The Canterbury Crusaders thumped Fijian Drua 49-8 in Christchurch on Saturday to set up a semi-final showdown against the Auckland Blues but the Super Rugby Pacific champions were left counting the cost of a huge injury toll.
Brumbies close gap after Reds stun Chiefs, Saders win ugly
SYDNEY : The second-placed ACT Brumbies took full advantage of a first loss of the season for Super Rugby Pacific leaders the Waikato Chiefs with a 48-32 victory over the Otago Highlanders on Sunday to close the gap at the top of the standings to five points.
Whitelock, Reece injury blows for Crusaders ahead of Brumbies clash
SYDNEY : Reigning champions the Canterbury Crusaders have been hit by injuries to totemic lock Sam Whitelock and prolific winger Sevu Reece ahead of Friday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the unbeaten ACT Brumbies.