The All Blacks are sending Damian McKenzie back to New Zealand with their deepest sympathies
The All Blacks are sending Damian McKenzie back to New Zealand with their deepest sympathies
27 September 2018
The Chiefs playmaker is heading home following the passing of his maternal grandmother and will rejoin the side in South Africa next week.
Coach Steve Hansen is offering his condolences to the whanau.
The All Blacks side to face Argentina is named at five this afternoon.
Hamish Bond has received his next benchmark as to what will be required to crack the international podium in another sport.
The double Olympic rowing champion's finished 25th - four minutes 50 seconds adrift of the winner - in the time trial at the road cycling world championships.
He says it's a reality check as he makes the transition from oars to pedals.
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard is being described as one of the best players in the world after scoring the winner to hand Liverpool its first defeat of the season.
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