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Cardiff atmosphere among the best in the world - Barrett

All Blacks utility back Beauden Barrett rates the experience of playing Test rugby in Cardiff as among the best around and expects nothing will have changed when Wales takes them on at the weekend.
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McCaw reconnects with Dusautoir

Richie McCaw may have retired from rugby but he has lost none of his drawing power, and while in Paris last week during an interview alongside former French rival and captain Thierry Dusautoir, he revealed the anguish of losing the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Cardiff.
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All Blacks visit sparks return of rugby fever in Japan

Tokyo-based rugby journalist Mark Pickering gives a first-hand account of the All Blacks match against the Brave Blossoms in Tokyo and what it meant to the people of Japan.
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All Blacks aware of the danger Wales pose - Savea

Improving on where they finished off in the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship is still the goal of an All Blacks team restored to near full strength for their Test against Wales on Sunday (NZT) at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
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Nigel Owens reveals special gift from Dan Carter

Renowned former Test referee Nigel Owens of Wales has revealed an unexpected gift to emerge from his refereeing of the 2015 Rugby World Cup final.
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Cane and Coles to return home from Tokyo

Disruptions in the All Blacks camp have reached captaincy level after skipper Sam Cane suffered two cheekbone fractures in Saturday's 38-31 win over Japan in Toyko.
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Cane talks through tour-ending injury in Tokyo

All Blacks captain Sam Cane faces a visit to a New Zealand specialist to learn whether the two cheekbone fractures he suffered in the 38-31 win over Japan on Saturday will require surgery and the possible insertion of a plate to aid his recovery.
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All Blacks overcome brave Japan in Tokyo

Now it's clear why Japan are called the Brave Blossoms in rugby as they pushed the All Blacks all the way before going down 38-31 margin in an enthralling game in Tokyo.
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PREVIEW: All Blacks v Japan (Tokyo)

The All Blacks begin the final phase of their 2022 season with an intriguing clash against an exciting Japan side at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday.
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Japan Test provides opportunities for new and returning All Blacks

Rare chances to show their wares, especially with next year's Rugby World Cup in France, are the prospect for several members of the All Blacks team to play Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.
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