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Why Sam Cane won't regain All Blacks captaincy on return

Sam Cane hopes to make his long-awaited comeback this weekend after pectoral surgery.

Surprise bolter called into All Blacks squad as two players return home

Two All Blacks will skip the five-match northern tour for family reasons.

'It will break the players': Boks could axe Northern tour

The Springboks could pull the pin on their end-of year-tour if another MIQ Is faced.

Phil Gifford: Five talking points from stunning Springboks win

Opinion: Test revived the storied All Blacks-Boks rivalry in all its ferocious glory.

Gregor Paul: Springboks exposed the All Blacks' biggest flaw

OPINION: The All Blacks were sure they were ready - but questions now have to be asked.

Mooloo feel the wrath of Northland in a cracker game

Northland celebrate Rene Ranger's 100th game in style.

Advanced Australian fare: Wallabies looming as big World Cup contenders

Australia have bounced back impressively, after they looked a broken team a few weeks ago.

Rugby final and Silver Ferns series in doubt after alert level changes

A change in alert levels in the Waikato region has put next weekend's final in doubt.

Liam Napier: Why Springboks defeat will be great for the All Blacks

OPINION: Reviewing Saturday's tape will present familiar issues for the All Blacks.

Bay of Plenty end decade drought with thrilling last-gasp NPC win

Bay of Plenty have put their decade-long drought against Wellington to rest.

All you need to know: All Blacks v Springboks II

All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks' second test against the Springboks.

Paul Lewis: The Springboks have exposed glaring All Black weaknesses

A lack of depth in a key position and role made life difficult for the side last weekend.

'There is a chance': Boks may spring tactical surprise on All Blacks

Rugby legend Joel Stransky says the side has nothing to lose and everything to gain.

'Have to push through': All Blacks captain opens up on life away from family

The All Blacks are due to be away from home until mid-November.

Focus Sport: What Captain Ardie Savea has learned over the past week

The All Blacks Captain reveals what he's learned most in the past week. Video / All Blacks

Gregor Paul: The one skill All Blacks captain doesn't have

Opinion: There's one area of tomorrow's test the ABs need to pay special attention to.

Watch: Black Ferns star one-ups Aaron Smith's viral trick shot video

Kendra Cocksedge has set out to prove anything boys can do, "girls can do better".

Phil Gifford: Four ways All Blacks will change their approach

Opinion: It's a big call starting Weber ahead of Perenara, but it could be a masterstroke.