Written by James Mortimer
Perhaps it is the sight of black garbed men opposite them, but if Les Bleus committed these sorts of performances every test match, they would be a mighty world power. But, it is the lack of consistency that is the marque de fabrique of the Tri colours.
Written by James Mortimer
The All Blacks have the cliché, “you’re only as good as your last game” applied to them more than any team in world rugby, which puts into perspective the pressure that the players and coaching staff face...
Written by James Mortimer
The first clash of 2009 for the All Blacks, with the Dave Gallaher Cup on the line, begins in Dunedin, a ground where New Zealand and France have never before met...
Written by James Mortimer
Graham Henry has named his first test team of 2009, and for the second consecutive year it is a radically changed squad which many say has an air of vulnerability about it...
Written by James Mortimer
The renowned “scrum doctor” Mike Cron has re-signed with the NZRU, and he will continue to work with the All Black’s and New Zealand teams to ensure continued success in their set piece...
Written by James Mortimer
Coach Graham Henry has named his first squad of the year, notable more for the omissions rather than the squad itself. Well over 200 test caps are absent, and a swathe of players considered—on their best form—among World XV class players...
Written by James Mortimer
The competitions finest performed nation (with 10 titles won by New Zealand since 1996) did not have it all their way early in the tournament...
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