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“That’s all part of the negotiation ploy I guess, but ultimately he’s back.” Foster said he was impressed with how the 29-year-old played in Japan for his NTT Red Hurricanes side, but would still need more rugby before the All Blacks open their campaign in a Bledisloe Cup encounter against Australia at Eden Park on August 7. “When he went to Japan, he had a clear focus from us,” the All Blacks coach said. “The good thing about a halfback going to Japan is that we want our half...

Picking the third hooker in the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship will be an area of debate for the coaches today Picking the third hooker in the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship will be an area of debate for the coaches today 18 July 2021 Samisoni Taukeiaho -key-ah-ho] made a great debut in the second test against Fiji, after coming in for the injured Dane Coles mid-week. Asafo Aumua has been battling a head knock and has been on the sidelines as the All Blacks take a...

All Blacks player ratings vs Fiji | Steinlager Series 6:06pm, 17 July 2021 By Alex McLeod Trending on RugbyPass 6:06pm, 17 July 2021 The All Blacks have silenced their critics with an impressive 60-13 thumping of Fiji at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. ADVERTISEMENT Fiji showed promise early on in the clash, staying within touching distance of the home side for at least half an hour. However, the All Blacks eventually began to settle, growing a lead through patient play as Sevu Reece complet...

All Blacks thrash Fiji in second Test A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size New Zealand have completed the perfect preparation for the Bledisloe Cup by beating Fiji 60-13 in the second Test to complete a series sweep on home soil. Recalled winger Sevu Reece completed his hat-trick by the 36th minute in Hamilton as the All Blacks racked up nine tries to one at Waikato Stadium following a week of criticism after...

Coles succumbs to calf injury, Chiefs hooker Taukeiaho steps onto All Blacks bench Newshub 13 hrs ago © Image - Photosport, video - Newshub Dane Coles A calf complaint has forced Dane Coles out of the second test against Fiji in Hamilton on Saturday night. The All Blacks hooker was named on the bench behind Codie Taylor, but experienced tightening in the calf after training on Thursday and has been replaced by Samisoni Taukeiaho. Coles was the star of the first test in Dunedin, scoring fou...

All Blacks coach Foster seeks improvement in 2nd test v Fiji By STEVE McMORRANJuly 16, 2021 GMT Head coach Ian Foster may need the All Blacks to convincingly beat Fiji in the second rugby test on Saturday to quiet rising concern about the standard of the New Zealand team’s recent performances. The All Blacks beat Fiji 57-23 in the first test last weekend but the scoreline was deceptive; hooker Dane Coles came off the bench to score four second-half tries and make the win seem more emphatic th...

A late re-shuffle to the All Blacks side for tomorrow nights second test against Fiji in Hamilton A late re-shuffle to the All Blacks side for tomorrow nights second test against Fiji in Hamilton 16 July 2021 Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukeiaho -key-ah-ho] has replaced Dane Coles on the bench for the hosts, with the latter pulling up with a tight calf. Ryan Fox plans on heeding the advice of a former Open Championship winner when he tees off in the second round this evening. The New Zealand n...

A late re-shuffle to the All Blacks side for tomorrow nights second test against Fiji in Hamilton A late re-shuffle to the All Blacks side for tomorrow nights second test against Fiji in Hamilton 16 July 2021 Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukeiaho -key-ah-ho] has replaced Dane Coles on the bench for the hosts, with the latter pulling up with a tight calf. Ryan Fox plans on heeding the advice of a former Open Championship winner when he tees off in the second round this evening. The New Zealand n...

All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock said he had been impressed by what he had seen from the 23-year-old since he came into camp. Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images Samisoni Taukeiaho will make his test debut if he comes off the bench for the All Blacks. “Soni’s been awesome the last two weeks. He’s just shown up, and he’s just tried to learn and grow, and it’s been awesome watching all the hookers work together, theyve got a tight little crew there.” Bracing for a debut on a very familiar g...

Lets get physical: All Blacks harden up for Fiji Test Issued on: 15/07/2021 - 04:26 New Zealands Ardie Savea is set to return against Fiji after being sidelined by injury Marty MELVILLE AFP/File 3 min Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) An injury-free All Blacks hardman Ardie Savea will lead a revamped loose trio intent on winning the physical showdown with Fiji in the second Test in Hamilton on Saturday. Savea is joined by Luke Jacobson and Akira Ioane in ...