
Cruden cleared after neck 'crack'
Aaron Cruden was taken from the field against Wales with a suspected neck injury.
Aaron Cruden was taken from the field against Wales with a suspected neck injury.
View all the action as it happened from the All Blacks' victory over Wales in Wellington tonight.
The All Blacks scented blood as the reserves bench played starring roles in the second test win over Wales.
It took the All Blacks 60 minutes to break Wales in Auckland and just 50 in Wellington. That has to be considered progress.
Herald rugby experts answer three key questions ahead of the All Blacks' second test against Wales tonight.
We've collected all the vital information you need to know ahead of the second installment of the Steinlager Series between the All Blacks and Wales.
The ABs were one game away from winning the 2011 World Cup and Israel Dagg, brilliantly uninhibited in the semifinal, had done plenty to get them there.
All Black vice captain Ben Smith will play his 50th test for the All Blacks tomorrow night. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn picks four of Smith's best tests in the black jersey.
Skipper changed the "black boots only" protocol of Richie McCaw.
Steve Hansen wouldn't be drawn on saying anything controversial about Warren Gatland.
While he's a little lost, there is a road map for Julian Savea to follow which could put him back in a black jersey as early as next week.
A lot of people didn't think Israel Dagg was ever going to be an All Black again.
Wales look tired and they know they don't have 80 minutes of high tempo rugby in them. They are also missing their best weapon from last week, writes Gregor Paul.
The All Blacks star, overjoyed at his recall after nearly a year out, has had to tread delicately this week because his roommate is Julian Savea - the man he's replacing.
Julian Savea is creating problems for all of them as his bumpy form continues, writes Wynne Gray
The earliest we will discover the damage caused by Wales' humiliation by the Chiefs in Hamilton will be on Saturday at Wellington's Cake Tin, because it is here that they could be truly cooked by the All Blacks.
Not picking Savea can be spun as a win-win: a way for the All Blacks to tactically adapt to the threat Wales pose and a chance to reward Dagg.
Before anyone gets too smug or condescending, the All Blacks have been in the position of Wales in the past.
Their 40-7 defeat, a six tries to one thumping was massive entertainment for most of the 17,756 crowd.
Beauden Barrett's status as near-permanent bench player appears to trouble others more than it does him.
Prop Charlie Faumuina is set to join French club Toulouse next year.
The All Blacks take a number of winning streaks into the second test at Westpac Stadium, where they haven't lost in 13 years.
Julian Savea was pulled three minutes into the second half against Wales so does he get another chance in Wellington?
Some of the All Blacks biggest names have shared hilarious and adorable moments every parent will understand!
Having made a major impact in Auckland, the All Blacks bench will this week again be tasked with turning the final quarter into an intensely painful 20 minutes for Wales.