South Africa have shown a ruthlessness and innovation that could expose New Zealand during next year's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour, argues Patrick McKendry.
Rugby
Wed, Nov 26
In an interview with 1News from Japan, the talented playmaker talks about next year's South Africa tour, his development abroad, and linking with Razor again.
Tue, Nov 25
1:29
Head coach sees promising signs during his team's victory over Wales in Cardiff in their last Test of the year.
Sun, Nov 23
The All Blacks scored seven tries to four in their final Test of the year but only took charge in the final quarter in Cardiff.
Ruben Love and Rieko Ioane, two players at the opposite ends of their career, get opportunities to impress against Wales in Cardiff.
Fri, Nov 21
Damian McKenzie named as No.10 for the Test in Cardiff, with loose forward Simon Parker the only All Black to retain his place.
Thu, Nov 20
Head coach Scott Robertson will roll the dice for his team's final Test of the year – with a big question mark over how far he will go, writes Patrick McKendry.
Wed, Nov 19
Familiar failings against England will add to the scrutiny on head coach Robertson and his assistants 23 months out from the World Cup.
Mon, Nov 17
Head coach Scott Robertson called his team's lapses "frustrating" after the England loss, but what is causing them? Patrick McKendry has a theory.
Head coach Scott Robertson says his men are hugely disappointed at their failure but was at a loss to explain another third-quarter meltdown.
Sun, Nov 16
2:13
The English scored 25 unanswered points against the All Blacks at Twickenham for a deserved victory - their first against New Zealand in six years.
Leicester Fainga'anuku will shift from centre to left wing against England and, either way, the All Blacks need him on the field.
Fri, Nov 14
Skipper Barrett returns from a gashed leg, with the in-form Leicester Fainga'anuku moved from centre to left wing to cover for the injured Caleb Clarke.
Thu, Nov 13
Skipper Scott Barrett will likely return against England, but Fabian Holland and Josh Lord will be backed to deliver again this weekend.
1:30
Damian McKenzie's star turn against Scotland was a shining example of the improvement of the bench under head coach Scott Robertson.
Tue, Nov 11
England hooker Jamie George says his side will respect the All Blacks at Twickenham next weekend but not to their detriment.
Mon, Nov 10
Wing Caleb Clarke's head knock rules him out of the England Test, and the selectors may be tempted to replace him with in-form centre Leicester Fainga'anuku.
1:31
The All Blacks' super-sub said wearing longer sprigs than usual may have helped him score his crucial try against Scotland.
Sun, Nov 9
2:17
The All Blacks were in deep trouble against Scotland at Murrayfield until their little outside back replacement helped turn the game.
Loose forward Wallace Sititi spent the first four years of his life in Scotland due to his father Semo's contract at The Borders club in Galashiels.
Fri, Nov 7
The explosive loose forward, named on the bench for the previous two Tests, will start ahead of the rested Simon Parker at Murrayfield.
Thu, Nov 6
The back-up midfielder is the biggest mystery as the All Blacks attempt to build on success with Ireland, writes Patrick McKendry.
Captain Scott and vice-captain Jordie have been ruled out of the Scotland Test on Sunday as the All Blacks seek to continue their Grand Slam run.
Tue, Nov 4
With Jordie Barrett almost certainly ruled out due to injury in the short to medium term, Leicester Fainga'anuku and Quinn Tupaea are on the rise.
Mon, Nov 3
Skipper Scott and vice-captain Jordie will be big doubts to play next weekend against Scotland after leaving the field against Ireland with injuries.
Sun, Nov 2