Gus Pichot, architect of the new Argentina, revels in a rugby sea change | Mike Averis
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe legendary Puma, architect of Argentina’s admission to the southern hemisphere Rugby Championship, is hoping his country can tame Ireland in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-finalEight years ago, in the...
All Black centre Nonu to face France
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMa'a Nonu retains his centre spot ahead of Sonny Bill Williams in the All Blacks team to face France in the World Cup last eight.
Steve Hansen's 'Rainbow Warrior' reference adds spice to All Blacks showdown with World Cup foes France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSteve Hansen lit the diplomatic touch paper ahead of New Zealand's World Cup quarter-final with France, dredging up the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior.
Richie McCaw returns to captain All Blacks against France in World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• New Zealand opt for experience in quarter-final showdown• ‘We’re at the time where the big boys have to step up to the plate’The All Blacks have recalled their captain Richie McCaw for Saturday’s...
All Blacks call on vastly experienced XV
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyNew Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has named the most experienced starting XV ever in a Rugby World Cup knockout match for their quarter-final clash with France.
New Zealand Name Quarter Final Squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hanson has named his match day 23 to face France in the second Quarter Final on Saturday afternoon. The team has no real surprises other than that of Joe Moody in on the bench who flew in last...
France name team to face New Zealand in Rugby World Cup quarter-final
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Philippe Saint-André makes three changes to France side• Centre Mathieu Bastareaud dropped from starting lineupMorgan Parra was named at scrum-half and the centre Mathieu Bastareaud was dropped...
France hope to discover joie de vivre to repeat All Black upset
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance must rediscover their joie de vivre if they are to stand a chance of winning Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, according to a member of the coaching team who helped Les Bleus...
The All Blacks' elephant in the room
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It is the elephant in the All Blacks changing room - France in the 2007 World Cup quarterfinals at the Millennium Stadium.
Rugby World Cup Flashback: The day when France shocked rugby and left All Blacks in disarray
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFlashback: France and New Zealand produced World Cup classic when they met in Cardiff eight years ago as key figures involved recall for Daniel Schofield
