Wilson: All Blacks must bench Ardie
Former New Zealand international Jeff Wilson says the All Blacks should make a stunning move and bench Ardie Savea in order to field a more physical starting back row.
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Former New Zealand international Jeff Wilson says the All Blacks should make a stunning move and bench Ardie Savea in order to field a more physical starting back row.
New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown is set to miss at least the first two games of the Rugby Championship next month after being hit with a three-week ban on Tuesday.
The All Blacks could be without Anton Lienert-Brown for the Rugby Championship match against the Springboks after the centre was cited for a dangerous tackle in the Super Rugby final.
On 24 June 1995, Joel Stransky landed a drop goal as the Springboks beat the All Blacks at Ellis Park after extra time to win a World Cup for South Africa at the first attempt.
The dynamic Ardie Savea stunned Kiwi grassroots spectators when the All Blacks No 8 turned out for local outfit Oriental-Rongotai Rugby Club – and at fullback.
Ian Foster believes the unfamiliar underdog tag his side faces will increase their title hopes at the World Cup, despite few giving the All Blacks a chance to win this year’s event.
Samoa have bolstered their hopes for an excellent World Cup campaign by selecting three former All Blacks and an experienced Wallabies playmaker.
Sam Cane has retained the captaincy in the All Blacks squad announced on Sunday for the Rugby Championship, which features five uncapped players.
Boosted by former All Blacks and Wallabies, Tonga will target the Springboks for an upset at the 2023 World Cup in France.
One of New Zealand rugby’s rising stars has put pen to paper on a deal to continue his club career with Toulon next season.