New Zealand - The All Blacks

Confusion reigns in Sydney over blood replacement

The first Bledisloe Cup clash test was momentarily stopped following uncertainty over the legality of an All Black replacement at Sydney's ANZ Stadium.
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All Blacks going for top spot and IRB ranking

There is more at stake for New Zealand then just retaining top spot in the Tri Nations table or making the perfect start in the first of four Bledisloe Cup Tests in 2008 when they tackle Australia on Saturday
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Henry 'feels' for Deans coaching predicament

All Blacks rugby coach Graham Henry says that he can sympathise with an "emotional" Robbie Deans and says there are few tougher jobs than that his opponent faces tomorrow.
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All Black have not lost their edge : Deans

In the run up to the first test between Australia and the All Blacks Wallabies legends such as Tim Horan, John Eales, Nick Farr-Jones and David Campese have all suggested that the All Blacks' aura of invincibility is a thing of the past
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Thorn ready to get some Wallaby payback

The Wallabies can expect All Black lock Brad Thorn to let off some steam when he returns to TriNations cup action for the Bledisloe Cup clash on Saturday.
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All Blacks are still working on their defence : Smith

The All Blacks are working on bringing in 'multiple systems' to use in their defence this year but All Black assistant coach Wayne Smith says that it is taking time for them to 'bed in' and this is letting in tries.
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Carter won't be pressed to choose between Deans and Henry

All Blacks No.10 says that it is difficult to decide who he prefers being coached under between Graham Henry and Robbie Deans. Carter has been coached by Henry for the All Blacks for five years
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Kahui disappointed about not facing Mortlock

All Blacks centre Richard Kahui is still buzzing ahead of his Tri Nations debut on Saturday but admits he is disappointed not to be lining up opposite Australian captain Stirling Mortlock.
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All Blacks defend late departure for Sydney test

The All Blacks have defended what appears to be a disjointed preparation in wet Wellington for Saturday's Tri Nations and Bledisloe Cup rugby test in Sydney.
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McCaw out of Sydney's Bledisloe Cup test

Elsom denies Wallabies are cheats

All Blacks pencil in McCaw for Wallabies Test

All Black fans starting to get behind Henry

McCaw could return for Wallabies Sydney showdown

Braid and O’Neill to train with All Blacks

All Blacks go back to Club and Provincial action

No plans for Carter to focus on dropped goals

Bruised Carter glad to be rid of Bok 'niggle'

All Black to face misconduct hearing

South Africa end House of Pain hoodoo