Four more years. That’s the harsh reality the All Blacks must come to terms with after a heartbreaking Rugby World Cup final defeat to South Africa by 12-11.
There were outstanding individual performances over seven weeks and 48 matches but some players put in Herculean shifts
No spot has caused both New Zealand and Australia more heartache in recent times than blindside flanker.
With less than a fortnight until the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off, here's a possible Brumbies side that could open the new campaign.
For the first time since 2019, all four SANZAAR nations will compete for the Rugby Championship, but which team will emerge victorious?
Following the British & Irish Lions' second win in four days over the Cell C Sharks on Saturday, they now turn their attention to a South Africa A side.
Former All Blacks loose forward Liam Squire will return to Super Rugby next year after signing with the Highlanders in 2021.
The Highlanders have welcomed Josh Ioane into a new-look backline for their Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy clash with the Blues.
It's no surprise to see the Highlanders rate highly as they emerged victorious in what has to be the match of the season.
The Chiefs have run in five tries to extend their unbeaten run against the Blues to 15 matches after a 33-29 Super Rugby thriller in Hamilton.