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The spectre of a second-string opponent is just something the All Blacks have to deal with

1 July 2025

The spectre of a second-string opponent is just something the All Blacks have to deal with

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Two more Wallabies have been pulled out of the test squad to join their Super Rugby sides ahead of matches against the touring British and Irish Lions
	1 Jul: Two more Wallabies have been pulled out of the test squad to join their Super Rugby sides ahead of matches against the touring British and Irish Lions... more

Levi Aumua is departing the Crusaders after two Super Rugby seasons
	1 Jul: Levi Aumua is departing the Crusaders after two Super Rugby seasons... more

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson' laying down a statement of intent to start the first test week of the year
	30 Jun: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson' laying down a statement of intent to start the first test week of the year... more

Tamaiti Williams has become the latest All Black to play through the pain in a Super Rugby final - then pay for it later
	30 Jun: Tamaiti Williams has become the latest All Black to play through the pain in a Super Rugby final - then pay for it later... more

Another All Blacks forward has been ruled out of this month's series against France
	30 Jun: Another All Blacks forward has been ruled out of this month's series against France... more

Black Ferns coach Allan Bunting's made four changes to his 33-woman squad for the side's final outings before their World Cup defence, starting August 23
	30 Jun: Black Ferns coach Allan Bunting's made four changes to his 33-woman squad for the side's final outings before their World Cup defence, starting August 23... more

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has revealed why they opted to bring Dalton Papali'i into camp again following the injury to Wallace Sititi
	29 Jun: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has revealed why they opted to bring Dalton Papali'i into camp again following the injury to Wallace Sititi... more

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is keen to see what both Rieko Ioane and Billy Proctor can do in season 2025
	29 Jun: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is keen to see what both Rieko Ioane and Billy Proctor can do in season 2025... more

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson hopes to channel the lessons of 2024 into his second year at the helm
	29 Jun: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson hopes to channel the lessons of 2024 into his second year at the helm... more

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