Recognising Scott Barrett's rise into locking royalty
Scott Barrett may be the least appreciated player in the All Blacks, but also one of the most important.
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C'mon feel the noise
The return of fans in their thousands will stir the emotions of players in myriad ways
Wallabies left more points on the park than Springboks
Analysis: The Springboks missed key points off the tee but the Wallabies also missed chances in their match.
Signs of good things to come
The XV picks out the ones to watch from the Premiership’s new faces
Who stats out from the crowd?
The XV examines who might be challenging for top tackler, try scorer and turnover king in the Premiership
Unrelenting attack the trump card for All Blacks
Accuracy - on attack, and from the tee - was the deciding factor in who emerged successful over the weekend.
Filling the void
As a player, Calum Clark was uncompromising and made mistakes but in his new role he aims to be a force for good
Never doubt a wounded All Blacks No 10
Beauden Barrett, despite what some may suggest, is not done with being the All Blacks' first-choice pivot just yet.
Deciphering Ian Foster's plans for the outside backs
The All Blacks have themselves a huge selection headache in the outside backs.
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World 12s challenges the status quo
A shock new rugby format has divided fans on launch but what is the rationale behind the announcement?
ANALYSIS
Anton Lienert-Brown following in footsteps of Conrad Smith
Analysis: The All Blacks aren't likely to again rely on an out-of-position centre at the next World Cup.
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A different ball game
Sportable plan to revolutionise data analysis of the game - and the sky’s the limit
