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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    The NPC semi-finalists could receive an injection of talent this weekend in Christchurch and Dunedin

    The NPC semi-finalists could receive an injection of talent this weekend in Christchurch and Dunedin


    Nine players linked to Canterbury, Hawke's Bay, Otago and Bay of Plenty were selected in the All Blacks' grand slam tour squad.

    Coach Scott Robertson says a few may be released to play, on a case-by case basis.



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     Other Rugby News
     14 Oct: Coach Scott Robertson has defended the lack of fresh talent in his All Blacks squad for the grand slam tour, saying the development XV named today is where the new faces will emerge
     14 Oct: Coach Scott Robertson has justified the emphasis on midfielders and loose forwards in the 36-strong All Blacks squad for the grand slam tour
     13 Oct: A blow for the All Blacks with Patrick Tuipulotu out of the grand slam tour
     13 Oct: The All Blacks selectors have chosen just one player for the Northern Hemisphere tour that didn't feature in the Rugby Championship
     13 Oct: A sporting clash has emerged in Christchurch this Saturday, after Canterbury's extra-time NPC quarter-final triumph over Counties-Manukau
     13 Oct: Matt Payne has been the beneficiary of a late crash to win the Bathurst 1000 at Mt Panorama
     12 Oct: It's advantage Counties Manukau at half-time in their NPC quarter-final with Canterbury in Christchurch
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