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Rugby: Beefy Pumas out to toss ABs' scrum on barbie

They approached the Hawke's Bay Airport terminal last night with tentative expressions but there was no hiding those bulging biceps peeping from under their sleeves.

Rugby: Parsons plucks starting role

Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby lock Tom Parsons has busted the "Twin Towers" albeit with a bit of assistance.

ABs: 'Pumas a tough task'

Israel Dagg is set to make a return to no.15 on his home ground, he and the team know the Pumas will be a tough task after an impressive games against the Springboks.

All Blacks local favorites

The All Blacks are in Napier to match the Pumas in Saturdays match, allblacks.com have the inside oil on All Blacks preparing for a wet test and a physical challenge.

Illness no barrier to young fan's dreams

Napier youngster Timothy Donkin met up with idol Kieran Read yesterday buoyed by hopes that one day still be able to follow in the bootsteps of the All Black No8.

Barrett 'I'm pretty stoked'

Beauden Barrett will make his first test start in the number 10 jersey for the All Blacks, replacing Aaron Cruden who is still recovering from the chest muscle injury suffered in the Bledisloe Cup test victory two weeks ago.

All Blacks: Dagg back in AB's

James Somerset from allblacks.com chats to Israel Dagg about his selection back into the starting side and being back in Napier for the Argentinian test.

All Blacks: Hansen 'Pumas will be very tough'

After the announcement of his team to play against the Pumas in Napier, head coach Steve Hansen knows they'll be a very tough side to play.

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