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Chris Rattue: All Blacks scrum is about to face its biggest challenge

OPINION: Spoiler alert: The All Blacks scrum faces a much stiffer test in Africa.

Gregor Paul: Where the All Blacks have been constantly excellent in 2024

OPINION: This is where the bulk of intrigue lies when the All Blacks meet South Africa.

Liam Napier: The challenge the All Blacks must master as Springboks loom

After retribution against the Pumas, the All Blacks face their toughest test.

Phil Gifford: How winning the battle up front secured the fortress

OPINION: Ardie Savea stands out as the test locking stocks improve.

Gregor Paul: TJ Perenara’s redemption performance a classic

OPINION: This was a coming-of-age performance for the All Blacks and a redemption night.

Wallabies struggle with captaincy merry-go-round in loss to Boks

The Wallabies went through four captains in their defeat to the Springboks.

How the All Blacks crafted a clinical response

The All Blacks delivered a simple, decisive, clinical response at Eden Park.

Player ratings: Which All Black got a 9?

How the Herald rated the All Blacks and the Pumas.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks machine has stormed back to life

OPINION: This was closer in nature to the performance the country has been waiting for.

Editorial: How the 50-match undefeated run can inspire All Blacks

Chance to secure a 50th unbeaten match at Eden Park will drive the All Blacks.

Gregor Paul: The concerning precedent set in McKenzie bus debacle

OPINION: Any suggestion the All Blacks have had a no “dickheads” policy is a fallacy.

All Blacks star apologises to teammates after missing bus to airport

The player apologised after missing the bus – what Robertson did next revealed.

Waikato Rugby lends Christian Leali’ifano to injury-hit Auckland squad

Auckland Rugby thanks Waikato Rugby for loaning Leali'ifano amid injury woes.

Stars return for Black Ferns' end-of-year tour

The Black Ferns will play four tests in the Northern Hemisphere on their end-of-year tour.

Elliott Smith: Why Kiwis should applaud Argentina

'Argentina beating the All Blacks is a feature of international rugby, not a bug.'

Chris Rattue’s Watchlist: Argentina’s tilt at history

The Eden Park hoodoo for visiting test teams will be broken at some point.

Art of selection: Did Razor get cut right for All Blacks v Pumas rematch?

Scott Robertson continues a highly conservative path with his under-pressure All Blacks.

Paul Lewis: Why All Blacks' loose forwards are failing to impress

OPINION: The All Blacks need to rethink their loose forward selection.