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Australia coach Deans makes changes for All Blacks clash
Australia coach Robbie Deans has made five changes to the side hammered 53-8 by South Africa as he looks to Saturday's Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand. Centre Ryan Cross, hooker Stephen Moore, flanker George Smith, tight-head prop Al Baxter and lock Nathan Sharpe are all included.
9 Sep 2008, 10:12 AM
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Habana ruled out of Tri-Nations showdown with Australia
Bryan Habana, South Africa's flying winger and rugby's player of the year, has been withdrawn from his country's squad due to face Australia in Saturday's Tr-Nations clash in Durban. The 25-year-old will not shake off a hamstring injury in time, according to medics.
19 Aug 2008, 12:03 PM
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All Blacks ruin Montgomery's 100th cap for South Africa
New Zealand produced a dominant performance in Cape Town to beat South Africa and extend their lead at the top of the Tri-Nations table. The All Blacks put 19 unanswered points past the world champions with tries coming from Conrad Smith, Dan Carter and Keven Mealamu.
16 Aug 2008, 1:00 PM
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MacDonald out, Toeava in for All Blacks
New Zealand coach Graham Henry has seen full-back Leon MacDonald ruled out of his preparations for the Tri-Nations Test against South Africa and has called Isaia Toeava up as his replacement. MacDonald is suffering from the concussion that saw him miss last Saturday's 39-10 win over Australia and will not recover ahead of the Test on August 17.
6 Aug 2008, 10:02 AM
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Henry happy after All Blacks defeat Australia 39-10
Ater Ma'a Nonu's last gasp try, the New Zealand All Blacks managed a bonus-point 39-10 victory over Australia at Eden Park that sent them to the top of the Tri Nations table, much to the delight of coach Graham Henry.
2 Aug 2008, 5:26 PM
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New Zealand suffer MacDonald blow
New Zealand have suffered a major blow ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup rematch against Australia as full-back Leon MacDonald has been ruled out with concussion. MacDonald suffered the injury during last weekend's 34-19 defeat to the same opposition in Sydney, and his place is likely to be taken by wing Mils Muliaina.
30 Jul 2008, 10:17 AM
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Mortlock ready to return for Bledisloe Cup rematch
Australia captain Stirling Mortlock says he is ready to return from injury for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup rematch against New Zealand in Auckland. The centre missed last weekend's 34-19 victory over the same opposition due to concussion - a result he says piles the pressure on the All Blacks' selectors.v
28 Jul 2008, 7:28 PM
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Australia include Cross but McCaw misses out
Australia will hand a full debut to rugby league convert Ryan Cross in Saturday's Tri-Nations clash against New Zealand in Sydney. Cross replaces the injured Stirling Mortlock, while the All Blacks have suffered a major blow after captain Richie McCaw was ruled out of the game after failing to recover from an ankle injury.
24 Jul 2008, 10:30 AM
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De Villiers hails South Africa's historic New Zealand win
South Africa centre Jean de Villiers told his side they had made history after Ricky Januarie's late try sealed a stunning 30-28 victory over New Zealand in Dunedin. The world champions were trailing by five points after Dan Carter had scored 23 and Sione Lauaki had burrowed through for a try to leave the hosts firmly in command.
12 Jul 2008, 1:47 PM
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Smit forced to leave South Africa's Tri Nations campaign
South Africa's Tri Nations campaign has gone from bad to worse after it was revealed captain John Smit has been forced to return home from New Zealand after suffering a groin injury during Saturday's 19-8 defeat to the All Blacks. Victor Matfield will captain the side for the second game against their hosts in Dunedin this Saturday.
7 Jul 2008, 11:52 AM



