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<i>David Leggat:</i> Maradona most watchable element of contest so far
So a week in, and who has caught the eye at the World Cup? David Leggat believes it may be Argentina's flamboyant manager.
<i>Stuart Dye:</i> South Africans think NZ women are ugly
It's war. South Africans think New Zealand women are ugly, according to Johannesburg’s biggest daily newspaper, writes Stuart Dye.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Italy game battle of hopes and dreams
The hopes of a nation will go on the line in Nelspruit on Monday morning - those of Italy, writes Chris Rattue.
<i>Glen Moss:</i> Slovakia was great but we want more
Glen Moss gives an inside perspective on the All Whites’ stunning World Cup draw with Slovakia.
<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Step aside Richie, all hail Winston
NZ's dream of a first ever win at a World Cup is becoming more realistic, writes Harry Ngata.
<i>Stuart Dye:</i> Vuvuzela destroying World Cup atmosphere
The problem with vuvuzelas is not what they bring to the World Cup, but what they take away, writes Stuart Dye.
<i>Peter Bills:</i> Iconic course a testimony to Morse's vision
The Pebble Beach golf course might not have been if not for Samuel F.B. Morse, grand-nephew of the man who invented the telegraph and Morse code.
<i>Harry Ngata:</i> The All Whites can create history tonight
The All Whites' World Cup love affair finally becomes reality tonight as they take on Slovakia in their opening Group F match.
<i>Glen Moss:</i> Life as a 'keeper
All White Glen Moss sympathises with England’s Robert Green after his clanger against the US.
<i>Dylan Cleaver:</i> Hand of Clod is surpassed for idiocy
El Diego gave us the Hand of God, Thierry Henry the Hand of Frog, now Robert Green is destined to be remembered as the Hand of Clod.
<i>Glen Moss:</i> Better to be safe than sorry
Glen Moss blogs on the people keeping the All Whites safe in South Africa.
<i>Inga Tuigamala</i>: SBW can become a superstar in rugby
Graham Henry and his troops have done the right thing by going out and getting Sonny Bill Williams, writes Inga Tuigamala.
<i>Glen Moss:</i> Chile clash taste of things to come
All Whites ‘keeper Glen Moss blogs on the side’s final hitout before next week’s World Cup opener.