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What to do with the All Blacks No 12 jersey?

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Why Quinn Tupaea is the man for the All Blacks No 12 jersey The fact that David Havili was amongst the chosen 11 to fly early to Cardiff ahead of this weekend’s test with Wales is a solid indicator that he will slot into the second-five position then, as he has done to, mostly, good effect for much of 2021.  Ireland v New Zealand Rugby Quinn Tupaea is just five tests and three starts into his young All Blacks career but already he looks the man to start in the internationals against Ireland and France later on this tour. Jack Goodhue may come again when back from injury in 2022 but, for now, Tupaea looms as the best man to punch holes in the opposition line and help break down the rush defence that so exposed the All Blacks against the Springboks. Funnily enough, 12 is not even Tupaea’s favoured position. That is centre, but Anton Lienert-Brown and/or Rieko Ioane are first cabs off the rank there in black. Havili has acquitted himself well for the All Blacks this season, especially...

All Blacks have recorded 16 consecutive victories in the Welsh capital

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The All Blacks have recorded 16 consecutive victories in the Welsh capital – and 31 in total – since Wales last beat them in 1953. Former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips believes that they have often shown the All Blacks “too much respect” during their previous clashes. Wayne Pivac’s men take on New Zealand next weekend hoping to end 68 years of hurt. Despite winning three of their first four clashes against the great All Blacks vs Wales Rugby game , they have failed to repeat those successes since then. “To a man, do you all believe each and every one of you that you’re going to win?” former British and Irish Lions scrum-half Phillips said reflecting on his own Wales career against the New Zealand winning machine. “It does get ingrained in you that they are such a force. They are more than a rugby team in many ways. “They are the most successful team on the planet, a brand, and you are up against everything. “Maybe that belief has not been there in the past. Perhaps we’ve been too nice...

Shane Williams has waded into Welsh rugby’s game

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Shane Williams claims WRU 'actively work against the viability of the four regions' amid All Blacks controversy. Welsh vs All Blacks Rugby Union CEO Steve Phillips has hit back at pundits of Wales' dubious pre-winter Test with New Zealand and uncovered the game will acquire the overseeing body up to £4million.  Wayne Pivac's side will meet southern side of the equator goliaths the All Blacks at Principality Stadium on October 30 in a game which will happen outside of World Rugby's assigned match window.  It implies Wales lead trainer Pivac will be without his English-based players including Dan Biggar, Taulupe Faletau, Louis Rees-Zammit and Callum Sheedy and has prompted many scrutinizing the value of the apparatus.  In any case, Phillips demands it is fundamental for the WRU to assist with subsidizing the local area and expert game after its accounts were destroyed by Covid-19.  "The primary thing I'd say is this is definitely not another thing," sai...

New Zealand come to Cardiff to meet Wales on October 30

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Welsh rugby boss defends decisions to play New Zealand without leading players and autumn games going off free-to-air TV Welsh Rugby Union CEO Steve Phillips has hit back at pundits of Wales' dubious pre-winter Test with New Zealand and uncovered the game will acquire the overseeing body up to £4million.  Wayne Pivac's side will meet southern side of the equator goliaths the All Blacks vs Wales Rugby live at Principality Stadium on October 30 in a game which will happen outside of World Rugby's assigned match window.  It implies Wales lead trainer Pivac will be without his English-based players including Dan Biggar, Taulupe Faletau, Louis Rees-Zammit and Callum Sheedy and has prompted many scrutinizing the value of the apparatus. In any case, Phillips demands it is fundamental for the WRU to assist with subsidizing the local area and expert game after its accounts were destroyed by Covid-19. "The primary thing I'd say is this is definitely not another thing,"...

LIVE rugby TODAY .England vs Australia game

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England and Australia put on semi-final RWC 2010

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