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All Blacks back stubborn selections to deliver belated response
Ian Foster remains convinced that standing by his preferred players will produce results.
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Ellis Park tends to bring out the best in South Africa.
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All Blacks captain Sam Cane feels the weight of a nation.
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Richie Mo'unga gives revealing assessment of All Blacks decline
Richie Mo'unga has spoken from the heart and with honesty.
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Chris Rattue: Foster's ridiculous claim strikes fatal blow to his reputation
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Leading sports psychologist's dire All Blacks warning
Sara Chatwin has sounded the alarm over criticisms being levelled at the All Blacks.
Changes coming: Foster's plan to spark All Blacks as unwanted records mount
As unwanted All Blacks records grow, Ian Foster insists "something special is brewing".
'Worst I've seen': All Blacks frustrated over ugly Springboks incident
Ian Foster has expressed frustrations over officiating after the All Blacks' defeat.
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Opinion: Phil Gifford analyses six issues from the All Blacks' 26-10 loss to South Africa.
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How the world media reacted to All Blacks loss to South Africa.
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In their defining hour, their day of reckoning, the All Blacks barely fired a shot.
'Best performance of year': ABs coach's stunning claim after horror loss
It was the ABs' worst defeat to South Africa in 94 years, but Foster found positives.
Gregor Paul: All hope is lost - Broken ABs need Scott Robertson
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'Turning point': Ardie Savea's call to arms for wounded All Blacks
The All Blacks have waited three weeks for the chance to harness the hurt.
South Africa scouting report: Ex-coach on Bok's risky strategy against All Blacks
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Shelter from the storm: Inside the ABs' isolated week in search of solutions
The team have largely blockaded themselves from the outside world.
Editorial: Do or braai time for All Blacks
OPINION: Our editorial on the impending two-test series in South Africa.
Gregor Paul: NZ Rugby are breaking 'unwritten rule' in Foster saga
The more this saga drags on, the more that NZR create drama instead of high performance.
Foster v The People: Why the All Blacks went dark online for five days
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Four starting changes: Foster explains All Blacks selection decisions
Foster has elected to make four changes to his starting side and five more on the bench.
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Blockbuster star returns: All Blacks team named for first Springboks test
The All Blacks have named their squad for the first test against South Africa on Sunday.
Springboks coach: 'You are two poor games away from being fired'
Jacques Nienaber was asked about his opposite number Ian Foster's tenuous position.
Liam Napier: How All Blacks' once creative attack became too predictable
The onus largely falls on Foster to deliver a vastly improved attacking performance.
NY Times: Rugby's greatest team, the All Blacks, face a worrisome prospect - decline
New York Times: The All Blacks' myth of invincibility is facing its first real test.