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<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Idiotic drivel from the rugby Kremlin

The All Blacks' assistant coach Steve Hansen has made a bold bid for Boofhead of the Year.

<i>Dylan Cleaver:</i> Rugby's same old semifinals

<i>Richard Loe</i>: Squad strange but selectors deserve trust

Rugby: SBW - 'Once I put that jersey on I'll be ready to rumble'

Sonny Bill Williams' mother was the first person to tell him he was named in All Blacks squad to tour Europe.

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Rutledge's vintage should be no barrier

<i>Richard Loe</i>: Timing all wrong for Boks to play political game

It was interesting to hear Graham Henry say that Australia will be the All Blacks' biggest competition for the World Cup.

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> McCaw's back up is grey area in grand plan

The All Black selectors seem hell-bent on taking as many World Cup prospects as they can to Europe - but who is the best choice to back-up number seven ?

<i>Richard Loe:</i> Injuries mean tour good time to blood newbies

Wynne Gray: Plenty of talent on offer to back Read

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Cheapening rugby's biggest 'brand'

<i>Andrew Slack:</i> Victory on the highveld can be first step to Cup

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Pocock relishes step up to duel with maestro

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Pocock snaps at McCaw's heels

<i>Peter Bills:</i> A heart-thumping match

Has there ever been a more sensational finish in the history of test rugby? And with so much hanging on the result.

<i>Richard Loe:</i> Firing Dingo Deans would be backward move

<i>Chris Laidlaw:</i> Canary in mine needs guarding

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Counties command respect

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Wallabies needed fresh blood