Legend praises Carter

Welsh and British and Irish Lions legend Barry John, regarded as the greatest five-eighths to have played in New Zealand said it was a compliment to him that he was talked about in the same sentence as Dan Carter.
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Mr Fix-It has his reward

All Blacks' 'Mr Fix It' Richard Kahui reminded everybody of his utility value and attacking brilliance with a 50-metre solo burst that saw him score the last try on Carisbrook in the 42-9 Steinlager Series demolition of Wales.
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Carter back to his best

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw equalled Sean Fitzpatrick's winning record of 39 Test victories from 45 matches with the 42-9 triumph over Wales in the Steinlager Series Test in Dunedin, but Daniel Carter stole the accolades.
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Wales not intimidated

Wales is not intimidated despite being dealt a 'massive learning curve' by the All Blacks in the historic last Test match at Carisbrook.
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Carter spearheads All Blacks' assault

A brilliant individual display from first five-eighths Dan Carter led the All Blacks to entertaining 42-9 thrashing of Wales to farewell Carisbrook in style on Saturday.
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Test for NZ's young guns

New Zealand's young guns will be the target for Wales in Saturday's final Test at the historic Carisbrook ground in Dunedin.
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All the numbers ahead of the 1st test, All Blacks v Wales

Allblacks.com brings you all the statistics, team lineups, head to heads, recent matchups and ledger of all matches at Carisbrook, ahead of the second Steinlager Series test, and first test against Wales.
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Kapa O Pango could return for Carisbrook finale

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has hinted at the return of the Kapa O Pango haka to mark tomorrow's historic final Carisbrook rugby test against Wales.
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Thorn eyes membership of 400 club

The magical 400 mark is looming for the ageless Brad Thorn as he eyes a return to his rugby field of dreams for the final time in a test tomorrow.
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Wales vow to attack

An outwardly confident Wales team breezed through Carisbrook today vowing to match the All Blacks' attacking spirit in the ground's farewell rugby test.
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All Blacks attack "best in years" - Gatland

As if Wales' rugby task wasn't big enough, coach Warren Gatland says last week's thrashing of Ireland was the best display of All Blacks attacking rugby he'd seen in a while.
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Wales name side for All Blacks - with three changes

Wales coach Warren Gatland has made three changes to his starting 15 to face the All Blacks in the first rugby test (and second of the Steinlager Series) at Carisbrook here on Saturday.
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McCaw ready for the first, and last, Test at the 'Brook'

Richie McCaw well remembers his first Test as All Blacks captain, against Wales nearly six years ago.
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Great chance for Thomas

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde says flanker Gavin Thomas will probably not get a better time to push his World Cup credentials than in the upcoming Steinlager Series Tests against New Zealand.
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Fit-again Kahui looking for lucky break

It's the story of Richard Kahui's career to date: bizarre injuries just as he's about to make an All Blacks statement.
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Edwards ponders defensive strategy

Seeing more than a dozen tries scored in a rugby match would usually have a defence coach sitting with his head in his hands.
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Thomas ready for challenge

If Jonathan Thomas wants to get the inside word on what to expect against New Zealand on Saturday he'd be wise to ring Ospreys team-mate Tommy Bowe.
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All Blacks team named to play Wales

All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have named their team to play Wales in the second Steinlager Series Test and Final ever Test at Carisbrook, Dunedin, on Saturday 19 June.
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Form players do it tough in All Blacks selection race

For one of the All Blacks' big movers of last year, Zac Guildford has struggled to hide his frustration at not getting first crack at their test rugby season opener.
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Wales knows what to expect

Wales knows what to expect when running on to Carisbrook to play the All Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday.
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Henry: Stop poaching Kiwis

New Zealand coach Graham Henry offered Warren Gatland the perfect solution to the leadership problem vexing his Welsh counterpart - stop poaching Kiwi players.
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Wales on Carter watch

Wales has gone on Dan Carter alert after advice from Springboks captain John Smit at the weekend.

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Extra seating for Carisbrook

An extra 800 temporary seats will be erected at Carisbrook when the Dunedin ground hosts its last rugby test next month.
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Gatland - Believe we can beat the All Blacks or stay home

Welsh coach Warren Gatland has delivered a stunning ultimatum to his players saying that if they don't believe they can be part of a maiden Welsh victory in New Zealand, that they shouldn't bother hopping on the plane.
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Wales confident before two test series with All Blacks

Many felt that the 2005 and 2008 Grand Slam champions flattered to deceive in the just completed Six Nations, with a 33-10 victory over Italy nothing more than paper-mache over some inconsistent performances during the tournament.
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