Ex-All Black drops Bok ploy bombshell
Stephen Donald suggests the Springboks may have deliberately lost to Ireland in their World Cup Pool B clash, to avoid facing New Zealand in the quarter-finals.
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Stephen Donald suggests the Springboks may have deliberately lost to Ireland in their World Cup Pool B clash, to avoid facing New Zealand in the quarter-finals.
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The All Blacks have recalled Shannon Frizell in one of nine changes to their Ardie Savea-captained lineup to face Italy in a crucial World Cup pool clash in Lyon on Friday.
Paolo Garbsi will shift from the centres to flyhalf as Italy named a strong starting lineup for their Pool A clash against New Zealand in Lyon on Friday.
Lining up against the All Blacks in Lyon on Friday will be a special occasion for Italy forwards Toa Halafihi and Hame Faiva.
Forwards coach Jason Ryan says the All Blacks have suffered for the exit of tough South African packs from Super Rugby.
Flanker Dalton Papali’i said New Zealand were motivated by watching Ireland’s brutal win against the Springboks on Saturday, and the All Blacks aspire to reach that level.
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All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot will not play again until the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup after being suspended for his red card against Namibia.
A late red card for prop Ethan de Groot for a dangerous tackle was the one blip in an otherwise pleasing All Blacks win on Friday, according to head coach Ian Foster.