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Andrew Mulligan: Dagg rattles his passion

A lot of people didn't think Israel Dagg was ever going to be an All Black again.

Gregor Paul: Two more tests must feel like eternity for Wales

Wales look tired and they know they don't have 80 minutes of high tempo rugby in them. They are also missing their best weapon from last week, writes Gregor Paul.

Dagg: 'ABs can sulk for a minute only'

The All Blacks star, overjoyed at his recall after nearly a year out, has had to tread delicately this week because his roommate is Julian Savea - the man he's replacing.

Gatland makes two changes to Wales

Squeeze on Savea to get back into shape

Julian Savea is creating problems for all of them as his bumpy form continues, writes Wynne Gray

Three things about the All Blacks side to face Wales

Dagg gets his chance to show he's ready

Julian Savea has been left out of the All Blacks for the second test against Wales at Westpac Stadium.

Patrick McKendry: Wales' woes could be far from over

The earliest we will discover the damage caused by Wales' humiliation by the Chiefs in Hamilton will be on Saturday at Wellington's Cake Tin, because it is here that they could be truly cooked by the All Blacks.

All Blacks named: Savea out, Dagg in

Not picking Savea can be spun as a win-win: a way for the All Blacks to tactically adapt to the threat Wales pose and a chance to reward Dagg.

How the ABs bench makes a difference

Having made a major impact in Auckland, the All Blacks bench will this week again be tasked with turning the final quarter into an intensely painful 20 minutes for Wales.

Gregor Paul: Savea wasn't as bad as many thought

Why Barnes' forward pass error matters

Referees, like players, coaches and other humans, make mistakes, but those of the professional variety are expected to know the laws of the game, writes Patrick McKendry.

Wynne Gray: We shouldn't be listening to TMO conversations

What the All Blacks need to work on for the second test

Hansen's faith in Naholo justified

Waisake Naholo puts early errors behind him to prove his usefulness for test team.

Welsh warning: ABs to step up

Rusty to promising was the transition the All Blacks made in 80 minutes at Eden Park and promising to polished is the aim for Wellington.

Revved-up rookie Savea set for long haul

There are few, if any, better impact players in the world than Beauden Barrett but loose forward Ardie Savea showed in the first test against Wales that he could soon be considered near the same level.

Justin Marshall: Wales bring intensity and skill to thrilling test

The All Blacks and Wales started the test season with a thrilling match in which both teams played their part.