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'One of the great All Blacks': Hansen on 'tough' World Cup calls

It's about balance and Owen Franks' tighthead rival finally overtook him in win over Aus.

'Rolled the dice': Hansen's big World Cup gamble

Steve Hansen has admitted he and his fellow selectors have taken a huge gamble.

Dylan Cleaver: The All Blacks' perfect man for times of tough hardness

COMMENT: Tradition dictates that the chairman of comfort steals Hansen's moment of glory.

World media shocked by 'ruthless' All Blacks selections

The All Blacks have 'run a knife' through their World Cup squad, according to one outlet.

Unlucky four: The biggest losers from All Blacks' World Cup squad

Breaking down the unlucky exclusions from the All Blacks' World Cup squad.

Why Owen Franks missed World Cup cut

After 108 tests, Owen Franks' tenure as All Blacks' incumbent has come to an abrupt end.

Chosen ones: All you need to know about the 31 World Cup All Blacks

All you need to know about the players who will be trying to lift the Webb Ellis trophy.

As it happened: All Blacks announce shock World Cup squad

The All Blacks announced a shock 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup.

Patrick McKendry: The powerhouse player All Blacks will be worried about

England star brings back memories of 2012 with triumphant return.

Liam Squire's 'green light' for World Cup selection

Loose forward puts ball back in All Blacks' selectors' court according to report.

Pubs keen to extend opening hours during RWC

Northland bars are backing a move to let them stay open till the end of late-night games.

Gifford: The old-school rugby rise of George Bridge

Bridge came to Christchurch with no contract, and no position promised at an academy.

All Blacks: World Cup announcement shocks - will Liam Squire add to a growing legend?

Prepare for a step up in intensity over the next few days ahead of the ABs announcement.

Curious case of Liam Squire: ABs' big World Cup mystery

Will he or won't he? It's the question on the minds of All Blacks fans and pundits.

Gregor Paul: What to do with Sonny Bill Williams

COMMENT: There are compelling arguments that SBW should be on the plane to Japan.

Perfect under pressure: Why Steve Hansen still has the magic touch

Written off in some quarters, Steve Hansen proves he's still the best man for the job.