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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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France embrace All Blacks challenge in opening match

French coach Fabien Galthie has no qualms about opening the Rugby World Cup against the All Blacks in France on Saturday morning (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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Six potential stars of the 2023 Rugby World Cup

There are always different storylines that emerge during the Rugby World Cup, players who light up the pitch, showcasing their skills, power and tackling ability, game changers who will decide a match.
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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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"We will have the best team in the world in front of us" - Fabien Galthie

If South Africa meets the All Blacks again during the Rugby World Cup, the outcome will be the same as in Friday's record 35-7 win at Twickenham.
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Twickenham Test a good dress rehearsal

If the All Blacks are looking for a pick-me-up after their record 7-35 loss to South Africa at Twickenham on Friday, they need only look at the example set by the Springboks.
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All Blacks defeated in World Cup warm-up

South Africa gave the All Blacks their most emphatic reality check ahead of the Rugby World Cup when claiming a record 35-7 victory at Twickenham on Saturday (NZT).
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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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