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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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'We want to go out there firing' - Ardie Savea

An All Blacks-South Africa pre-Rugby World Cup 'friendly?' That's not the case so far as loose forward Ardie Savea believes.
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Coles keeping emotions in check ahead of World Cup swansong

Knowing he's heading into his last outings on the international stage, All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has been keen not to be swayed by the emotions that evokes while preparing for the Rugby World Cup in France.
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Previous form irrelevant before Rugby World Cup - Ryan

Form produced by the All Blacks in their earlier games in 2023 was irrelevant now, although a good memory, as they prepare for the different demands of a Rugby World Cup.
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Havili itching for opportunity against South Africa

South Africa's backline firepower had highlighted their strength across the field, and breaking down their defence will be a challenge for the All Blacks in their warm-up game on the neutral turf of Twickenham on Saturday morning [NZT].
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We are focused on ourselves, not the All Blacks – de Klerk

Springboks halfback Faf de Klerk said they were not fixated on Saturday morning's [NZT] warm-up game with the All Blacks at Twickenham.
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All Blacks depart for Rugby World Cup

All Blacks coach Ian Foster said on the team's departure on Friday for the Rugby World Cup in France the adversity the group had been through meant they were well-tested, something that would be an asset.
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