Crusaders promote from within to supplement arrival of Pablo Matera
While the promotion of five academy players into the national side is never going to attract as much attention as the signing of A…
Tom Vinicombe
21 Nov 2021, 13:15
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Tom Vinicombe is Southern Hemisphere features editor for RugbyPass. Tom has travelled the world covering rugby and lived in Europe, Asia and Oceania.
'We got into a very unique situation': No repeat of unused subs planned for NZ
Despite having to make well over 200 tackles against Ireland in an exhausting defensive effort against Ireland last weekend, All B…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Nov 2021, 11:48
'Every match is a season-defining one when you're in the black jersey'
The All Blacks are desperate to bounce back in their final test of the year having suffered a 29-20 defeat against Ireland last we…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Nov 2021, 11:20
'Proven that he's an international No 7': Foster's words for absent flanker
Given the extended squad the All Blacks have had to call upon this year, Ian Foster has needed to regularly let almost 20 players …
Tom Vinicombe
19 Nov 2021, 7:35
Spare a thought for the unlucky All Blacks that missed selection
Saturday night's clash between New Zealand and France will be the last chance for many All Blacks to take the field this season, w…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Nov 2021, 10:47
Aaron Smith rushed into starting line-up for All Blacks' clash with France
Ian Foster has made 13 changes to the All Blacks match-day squad for their final fixture of the season against France in Paris.
Tom Vinicombe
18 Nov 2021, 9:12
The four-team series that would have fans salivating
Japan and Fiji might not yet be ready for the Rugby Championship - but that doesn't mean World Rugby couldn't put together a good …
Tom Vinicombe
18 Nov 2021, 7:09
'We're hoping that doesn't happen this week': Kick-happy NZ address tactics
Assistant coach John Plumtree has acknowledged that the All Blacks' kicking wasn't quite as effective as it needed to be against I…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Nov 2021, 11:46
Opinion
Can Antoine Dupont arrest Aaron Smith's mantle in Paris?
All should be trembling in anticipation at this weekend's potential scrum-half battle.
Tom Vinicombe
17 Nov 2021, 10:14
Bay of Plenty speedster Emoni Narawa shifts from Blues to Chiefs
Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan lamented the fact that none of his wing options had stamped their mark in their jerseys last se…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Nov 2021, 11:39
What the All Blacks make of Antoine Dupont and France's double playmakers
While the All Blacks are licking their wounds following a 29-20 loss to Ireland over the weekend, France are still bedding in thei…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Nov 2021, 8:33
'I put my hand up': Ian Foster's big decision regarding Sam Cane
The All Blacks have just one final test remaining in their season after falling to a 29-20 victory in Dublin over the weekend. Tha…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Nov 2021, 7:16
Opinion
Mouth-watering mid-year challenge looms for All Blacks
The All Blacks may finally have a challenge on their hands in their own backyard.
Tom Vinicombe
14 Nov 2021, 15:56
Opinion
The players the All Blacks may look to inject to bounce back from loss
While a change in strategy might be needed from the All Blacks, some key personnel changes could also increase their chances again…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Nov 2021, 7:00
Interview
Manu Samoa 'under no illusions' ahead of Barbarians clash
Manu Samoa are preparing for a Barbarians onslaught at Twickenham.
Tom Vinicombe
12 Nov 2021, 17:58
'I felt like I'd been hit by a bus': Physical step up for touring All Blacks
The physical battles keep coming for the All Blacks and loose forward Dalton Papalii expects Ireland will be another step up from …
Tom Vinicombe
12 Nov 2021, 11:19
'He plays the game the way it should be': Teammate's praise for Ardie Savea
All Blacks openside flanker Dalton Papalii has shared what experienced loose forwards Sam Cane and Ardie Savea bring to the All Bl…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Nov 2021, 10:50
The dark horse that's risen through the ranks of the All Blacks squad
Given that the All Blacks fell to defeat last time they played in Dublin, it seems sensible to assume that the side Ian Foster has…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Nov 2021, 9:48
Midfield shake-up shows All Blacks still searching for perfect combination
Perhaps the biggest challenge that Ian Foster faces during his two years in charge of the All Blacks is finding the right midfield…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Nov 2021, 8:29
'Not quite sure what he learned': Plumtree on Sexton connection
John Plumtree may be assistant coach of the All Blacks now but the NZ native first cut his teeth in international rugby with Irela…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Nov 2021, 10:43
