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<i>Wynne Gray</i>: High stakes for sporting spies

Sporting espionage is an increasing trade, writes <b>Wynne Gray</b>.

<i>Chris Rattue: </i>Witless de Villiers is a faux test coach

Peter de Villiers' term at the helm of the world champions is proving disastrous, writes Chris Rattue.

<i>Richard Loe:</i> Springbok coach seems to have missed boat

<i>Sean Fitzpatrick</i>: Managing refs vital part of skipper's role

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick is "delighted" that Richie McCaw is closing in on his records.

<i>Peter Bills:</i> Two words put Deans' Aussie reign at risk

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> De Villiers is king of rugby comedy

Wynne Gray salutes Peter de Villiers, the Springbok coach who wants to "run with the big dogs and lift his leg" as well.

Tri-Nations' results rely on halfbacks' form

The compelling Tri-Nations series has become a tale of the halfbacks.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Rossouw's sinbinning taints victory

<i>Peter Bills:</i> Springbok machine losing its wheels

<i>Chris Rattue</i>: Herbert must build skill on All Whites' heroism

Accolades continue to rain down on the All Whites and justifiably so, according to Chris Rattue.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Botha should be heading off for a year

Botha should have got a year for what he did to Jimmy Cowan at Eden Park, also taking into account his history of thuggery.

<i>Paul Lewis:</i> Marshalling All Black pride

<i>Richard Loe</i>: Boks pay the price for over-confidence

It was a day where everything went right for the All Blacks, but writing the Boks off would be a mistake.

<i>Sean Fitzpatrick</i>: We shouldn't count too many chickens, but...

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> TV camera crews praying for the light

<i>Mike Greenaway</i>: In-form Boks hungry to keep winning ball rolling

Winning at the home of New Zealand rugby is a challenge the Springboks will heartily embrace, writes <b>Mike Greenaway.

<i>Richard Loe:</i> Squad selection forecasts likely strategies

<i>Gregor Paul:</i> Changing places hard to fathom