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Cult of Personalities: Razor v Rassie
The long-awaited clash between the two big name coaches in world rugby happens this weekend, this week Jamie Wall has been tracking both.
All Blacks v Springboks: The talking points
Analysis - The All Blacks find themselves at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, arguably the most hostile environment for any visiting team in the world, writes Jamie Wall.
Sam Cane to start as Robertson names side for Bok clash
Former skipper Sam Cane is back starting at openside, as Scott Barrett comes in to lead the side.
All Blacks in South Africa: Springbok switcheroo - Etzebeth back
Rassie Erasmus had played the mind games as the All Blacks prepare to face the Boks at Ellis Park.
All Blacks: ‘There’s something different about playing against South Africa’
TJ Perenara and David Havili talk about the immense challenge this weekend at Ellis Park.
Erasmus warns against underestimating All Blacks
Colourful Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus paid tribute to Scott Robertson as he named his side to face the All Blacks on Sunday morning.
Springbok enforcer in doubt for Ellis Park clash
Eben Etzebeth is under an injury cloud as the Springboks face a crisis at lock.
Razor will need to be at sharpest to outwit the Boks
Analysis - The All Blacks face must win tests in Johannesburg and Cape Town if they are to retain their Rugby Championship title.
'We’re a better team than last year’ – Boks sound ominous warning
The Springboks consider themselves to be a superior product to the side that beat the All Blacks in last year's World Cup final.
All Blacks to play Springboks in daylight amid safety fears
Johannesburg's famous stadium isn't just intimidating for the All Blacks taking the field, writes Jamie Wall.
All Blacks in turmoil: What Leon MacDonald’s departure means
Analysis - The All Blacks assistant's exit has come completely out of the blue, leaving us to read between the lines, Jamie Wall writes.
'An old-school feeling' - All Blacks’ South African adventure awaits
Scott Robertson is looking forward to his first tour abroad as All Black coach.
All Blacks light it up at Eden Park: what went right
The switch was well and truly flicked at Eden Park, so now Jamie Wall asks how can the All Blacks make sure it stays on?
Scott Robertson on the All Blacks’ emphatic Eden Park response
The All Blacks have clicked into gear and coach Scott Robertson couldn't be happier.
A deep dive into the All Blacks' record at Eden Park
A week after the 'Sky Stadium Curse', the All Blacks find themselves back on much happier ground. How have they fashioned a 30-year unbeaten run in Auckland?
The Sam Cane story isn't finished after all
The former captain is ready to potentially finish his All Black career on his terms.
Back to the future? Robertson explains All Black changes
Analysis - It's a case of bringing in experience as a crunch clash at Eden Park looms.
The inconvenient facts about the All Blacks’ ‘poor’ crowd
Jamie Wall brings a bit of perspective to a slight overreaction to one aspect of Saturday night's loss to the Pumas.
All Blacks horror show: where it all went wrong
Analysis - Scott Robertson admitted the loss to the Pumas came down to a "a few key moments". Jamie Wall unpacks what they were. Video
All Blacks fail to assert dominance in loss over fiery Argentina
The Sky Stadium Curse continues as the Pumas bask in another famous victory.
A look at the All Blacks’ horrible Wellington record
Sky Stadium is almost a reverse Eden Park for the All Blacks, who play in the capital this weekend. Video
All Blacks: Robertson explains changes
Analysis - All of a sudden, the All Blacks are heading into a test with a locking department boasting only 11 starts worth of experience. Video
All Blacks: Rugby Championship preview
Analysis - The test season resumes this weekend with the Rugby Championship kicking off in Brisbane and Wellington.
Black gold – what this Olympic Sevens tournament means for women’s rugby
Analysis - The Black Ferns' triumph is big for Aotearoa, but something much bigger might come out of their podium moment, Jamie Wall writes.
All Black Sam Cane : 'I certainly wasn't expecting to get named'
The 95-test former captain had no expectations from new coach Scott Robertson around his involvement this season.