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Gregor Paul

Ian Foster's All Blacks vision taking slow steps forward

We don't yet have a full appreciation of what Ian Foster is trying to do as head coach of the All Blacks.

Ben Wylie

Cohesion key in Canterbury's ongoing success

Analysis: All signs point to Canterbury marching on in the Farah Palmer Cup.

Jamie Lyall

Eyes on the prize

A Test match in all but name, the clash with South Africa A has shown the Lions precisely what awaits.

Tom Vinicombe

The era of Ardie Savea has arrived

With Sam Cane set to spend plenty of time on the sidelines, Ardie Savea needs to make a statement.

Nick Bishop

Fiji's major France-honed advantage over the All Blacks

Analysis: The All Blacks were absolutely demolished at the breakdown in their first test with Fiji.

Tom Vinicombe

Japan's progress must not cost the Pacific nations

The Rugby Championship can't simply keep absorbing new teams when they reach tier-one status.

Jon Cardinelli

Thinking outside the Boks

As Covid-19 ravages the Springboks camp, who can the South Africans turn to as the Lions series looms?

Ben Smith

David Havili gives the All Blacks a new edge at 12

Analysis: The All Blacks relied on the full bag of tricks of their new second five in their win over Fiji.

Gregor Paul

Rugby's eligibility laws relics of a bygone era

Did rugby throw the baby out with the bathwater when they changed the international eligibility laws?

Gregor Paul

Rieko Ioane's chance to cement All Blacks centre shift

Injuries have given Rieko Ioane a clear run at the All Blacks No 13 jersey.

Owain Jones

Don't give up the fight

At 33, Josh Turnbull had a Wales call-up after three years in the wilderness. It is just reward for hard graft

Jamie Lyall

Huw Jones' Harlequins harmony

Huw Jones and Harlequins are a match made in rugby heaven.

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