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Wales host New Zealand in Cardiff today as Steve Tandy's side look to improve on a disappointing performance against Japan. Despite their struggles in that match, the narrow victory means they enter the game with an element of confidence, although few are giving them much hope of beating the All Blacks.

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All Blacks make multiple changes for last tour clash against Wales

New Zealand have made extensive changes for Saturday’s test against Wales, handing opportunities to players who have had little or no game time in the previous three November internationals against Ireland, Scotland and England.

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New Zealand captain back to lead All Blacks against England

LONDON :New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has returned to lead the team against England on Saturday, after a deep gash to his knee has restricted him to a paltry two minutes of action on the All Blacks’ November tour.

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Lord in for injured Vaa'i as All Blacks name November tour squad

Lock Josh Lord was called up as a replacement for injured forward Tupou Vaa'i when the All Blacks squad for their November tour of the United States and Europe was announced on Monday.

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All Blacks lose lock Vaa'i for Rugby Championship finale v Australia

MELBOURNE :New Zealand lock Tupou Vaa'i has been ruled out of the final Rugby Championship test against Australia in Perth on Saturday after injuring his right knee in training, the team said.

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All Blacks' 'big bodies' look to outmuscle Pumas in Buenos Aires

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is banking on back row beef and a reinforced bench to deliver another Rugby Championship win over Argentina on Saturday and send his squad home with momentum for a highly-anticipated showdown against South Africa.