Dave Rennie's men exposed Rassie Erasmus' Springboks in Johannesburg. Now the master manipulator has some big decisions to make, writes Patrick McKendry.
Rugby
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1News rugby reporter Andrew Saville is in South Africa as the All Blacks and Springboks do battle.
Mon, Aug 24
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The 32-year-old joins the All Blacks to start against the Lions in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Comfortable, surprising, punishing. Here's how the world reacted to the All Blacks victory over South Africa.
Sunday 1:46pm
It's first blood for the All Blacks and their head coach thanks to a win at Ellis Park that highlighted New Zealand's clinical edge and resilience.
Sunday 12:01pm
The visitors scored 21 unanswered points at Ellis Park to take the series lead after the Boks struggled to maintain their discipline.
Sunday 6:13am
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The All Blacks' Greatest Rivalry tour has begun in earnest with the first Test against the Boks at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.
Sunday 2:30am
A ruthless New Zealand side crushed their trans-Tasman neighbours 66-19.
Sat, Aug 22
Savea will lead the All Blacks out on to the famous ground in Sunday morning's opening Test in Johannesburg.
The team returned to Northland today carrying the Log o' Wood after ending a 48-year wait for the shield with a commanding 36-12 win in Christchurch on Thursday.
Fri, Aug 21
Northland claimed the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1978.
1News rugby reporter Andrew Saville arrived in South Africa this week. He gives some early thoughts ahead of Sunday's blockbuster first Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie have all been passed fit to play the world champions in Johannesburg.
Thu, Aug 20
Trailfinders coach Barney Maddison said Tui was one of the most respected figures in the women's game.
Analysis: Any inference from Felix Jones' comments that Dave Rennie is coaching methods that put opposing players at risk is a step too far, writes Patrick McKendry.
Wed, Aug 19
An attempt by South Africa's Rassie Erasmus to claim the high ground over the potential pace of play has been neatly sidestepped by coach Rennie.
Tue, Aug 18
The touring All Blacks have been pushing the narrative that South African teams, including the Springboks, deliberately slow down the game.
The three tour games have come with casualties but have also provided the All Blacks with ideal preparation for the first Test, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Aug 17
Hotham has been called in as cover at halfback following concerns for Cam Roigard and Cortez Ratima.
The All Blacks coach says the pair will play the Boks if they make it through a full training week but is more concerned about fullback Damian McKenzie.
Sun, Aug 16
The loose forward appears set for a role in the first Test against the Boks after a standout performance for the All Blacks in their win in Pretoria.
The All Blacks are back in action in South Africa on Sunday morning at 5am.
Elinor Plum-King proved there is life without Jorja Miller.
Sat, Aug 15
The injury required surgery, and only then will a timeframe for his recovery be known, the All Blacks said.
Hooker Codie Taylor will captain the team against the Bulls but there is still no sign of wing Will Jordan or halfback Cam Roigard.
Thu, Aug 13
