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All Blacks name Barrett at fly-half

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Beauden Barrett will start at fly-half for the first time for New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina at Napier's McLean Park. Selectors decided not to risk further...

Meyer labels Springbok Habana a great as 100th Test awaits

1 decade ago by Lions Rugby

Coach Heyneke Meyer insists Bryan Habana's legacy has well and truly been left after handing him his 100th Test appearance as South Africa face Australia in the Rugby Championship.

SPIRO: McKenzie’s final XV is a work in progress

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Ewen McKenzie is convinced that among his current Wallabies squad there is a terrific side that is capable of winning the Bledisloe Cup, the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup next year. This thinking...

Springboks wary of wounded Wallabies

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer says the Wallabies’ “one bad game” against New Zealand doesn’t make them a bad team and has called up two of South Africa’s most trusted veterans...

Ewen McKenzie handed winning formula on a platter

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Waratah coach Michael Cheika set the benchmark for the Wallabies by taking out their first Super Rugby title in 19 years. In the toughest provincial tournament in world rugby, the Waratahs scored the most...

Habana wants memorable milestone

1 decade ago by SA Rugby

Bryan Habana hopes to score his 10th try against the Wallabies in his 100th Test for the Springboks.

Phipps backs Wallabies pack to regroup

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Promoted halfback Nick Phipps has backed the Wallabies’ tight five to make amends for the All Blacks’ shellacking when they host an abrasive Springboks pack led by comeback king Victor Matfield...

Cruden blow for All Blacks

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

New Zealand were dealt a cruel blow when starting flyhalf Aaron Cruden was ruled out of the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina with a chest injury. Reports in the New Zealand media stated that...

Uncertainty over O'Connor's future

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

James O'Connor is in the middle of a tug of war with Toulon and the Reds both claiming he will play for them after the World Cup. The Australian international announced last week that he would be joining...

Boks go left and right in the centre

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Jan Serfontein has been named out of position for the Springboks' match against the Wallabies but Heyneke Meyer has a plan to fit in his two best centres.