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Discipline a key focus for All Blacks ahead of French clash

Discipline, adaptation and sorting some issues exposed in their loss to South Africa last week were on the minds of the All Blacks heading into the Rugby World Cup opening game against France on Saturday (NZT).
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The history of the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup

Ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, look back at how the All Blacks have performed in the previous nine tournaments.
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PODCAST: Richie McCaw on his Rugby World Cup history

Double Rugby World Cup winner Richie McCaw reflects on his experience playing across four Rugby World Cup tournaments and what players can expect to experience in France.
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Controversy over South Africa's 7:1 bench split

South Africa's tactic of having a 7:1 split on its bench against the All Blacks has been slammed by former Wallabies player Matt Williams, who has coached Leinster and Scotland.
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Breakdown Dominance Crucial in Pre-World Cup Clash

Getting the advantages at the breakdown will be what the All Blacks and Springboks seek in their pre-World Cup game at Twickenham on Saturday morning (NZT).
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All Blacks forward pack ready for Springboks pressure

Tight forwards in the All Blacks know they cannot look any further ahead than their Friday game with South Africa in London because whenever the two sides meet, the tight forwards bear the brunt of Springbok pressure.
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'The only way to go into this is full throttle' - Ian Foster

All Blacks coach Ian Foster is not concerned that the side's final Rugby World Cup preparation involves what should be another intense encounter with long-time No1 rival South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday morning (NZT).
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PREVIEW: All Blacks v South Africa (Twickenham)

New Zealand and South Africa are not new to playing each other on neutral turf after the Covid-enforced series in Australia in 2021, but playing a non-Rugby World Cup Test at Twickenham on Saturday (NZT) is a unique experience for the long-time rivals.
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All Blacks named to play South Africa at Twickenham

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play South Africa at Twickenham on Friday.
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World Cup Watch: Wallabies Consult Steve Hansen

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has explained that he wants advice from New Zealand World Cup-winning coach Steve Hansen ahead of the World Cup in France.
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