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Wynne Gray: ABs repay try from world's end

French coach Philippe Saint-Andre is now absorbing the pain he inflicted on the All Blacks 19 years ago.

Gregor Paul: Whitelock puts mongrel back in All Black pack

There was a try from the end of the world but Sam Whitelock stole the show in Christchurch.

Smith poised to take centre stage

The series in the bag, the All Blacks will shift their emphasis to preparing for the future this week which is why Ben Smith is likely to be picked at centre.

Defensive effort par excellence

Some subtle structural amendments and more time in training were credited with the vast improvement in the All Blacks' defensive effort - the unquestionable area of excellence that allowed them to hold France scoreless for the first time in history.

All Blacks: Back in black and form

The instant form reversals of Ma'a Nonu and Aaron Smith came as no surprise to an All Black coaching panel that has been part-confused, part-frustrated by the tactical vision at the Highlanders.

Paul Lewis: Dynamo shows don't dream it's over

Rene Ranger's showings off the bench will be greatly pleasing All Black management - and not just for selection reasons.

Read shows grit and power

Richie McCaw said an interesting thing about Kieran Read this week.

All Blacks: Lineout soars to new heights

There was a time when it was best not to mention the All Blacks lineout around Steve Hansen. In 2009, it was a sick-looking thing, an almost contagious element of the All Blacks that infected all those who went near it.

Richard Loe: Entire All Black squad lift in tempo

Improvement across the board was demanded after the first test and it was delivered last night.

Rugby: Choice may prove costly

Having committed to Samoa, Alapati Leiua now finds himself as an unwitting test case to see if players who aren't eligible for the All Blacks can get a fair deal in New Zealand.

All Black midfield crisis

The All Blacks are facing increased heat on their midfield resources for next month's test series against France.

Rugby: Level playing field still some way off

The IRB will have to be careful about shifting into congratulatory mode after nailing a more equitable tournament structure for the next World Cup.

Rugby: European leagues sabotaging Lions' tour chances, says former head coach

Sir Ian McGeechan is rarely aggressive in his condemnations, but just occasionally, when he feels forced to defend something he cherishes, he can be very sharp indeed.

Rugby: Gatland on prowl for names for Aussie tour

Warren Gatland is not quite as mobile as he once was. Two dodgy heels, the legacy of a nasty fall in New Zealand last year, have put a brake on the former All Black hooker but he will still leave his peers standing this weekend.

Gregor Paul: Defeat may be making of this team

ABs stunned by England

The unbeaten record has gone. The season has ended in stunningly bad fashion with England bursting into astonishing life at Twickenham to beat the All Blacks.

Gregor Paul: Fouls tally calls for scrutiny

Discipline, or lack of, has become a prevailing theme throughout the autumn tests and of all the statistics to emerge in the past few weeks, writes Gregor Paul.

England ready for 'beatable' All Blacks

The English Rugby team are relishing the opportunity to play against the All Blacks and assistant coach Andy Farrell believes the world champions are vulnerable.