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The Breakdown: All Blacks out to protect perfect home record against Pumas

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand have won all 15 of their past home matches against Argentina on home soil, but the Pumas are on a high after beating Australia.   Ian Foster was declared safe in his job...

Dave Rennie makes six changes for Springboks clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made six changes to the starting XV ahead of Saturday afternoon's clash with South Africa at the iconic Adelaide Oval, in what will be the first Test to be played in the...

Ian Foster sticks to winning formula for Los Pumas test, Blues playmaker to debut

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch.   One...

Noah Lolesio gets his chance to impress

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio is set to start against the Springboks on Saturday with assistant coach Dan McKellar saying “he gets his chance this week”.   While...

Tawera Kerr-Barlow available for Wallabies switch 'without hesitation'

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks World Cup-winning scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow says he is available to make the switch to the Wallabies if called upon.   Kerr-Barlow won the 2015 Rugby World Cup with the All Blacks...

Beauden Barrett could be in doubt for Argentina test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Beauden Barrett is in doubt for this weekend's All Blacks Rugby Championship test against the Pumas in Christchurch after sustaining a knock at training on Tuesday.   Barrett was said to have suffered...

Wallabies eye strong start against Boks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaby boss Dave Rennie is expecting a resurgence from the Springboks this weekend in Adelaide, a challenge his charges must be ready to counter.    Both teams will be coming off losses from...

Fletcher Newell and Tyrel Lomax on their Ellis Park performance | Press Conference (Christchurch)

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fletcher Newell and Tyrel Lomax from the All Blacks front row speak with the media from the team hotel in Christchurch.