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A new All Blacks side battling for form - but a resolve not to be the ones to give Australia back the Bledisloe Cup

A new All Blacks side battling for form - but a resolve not to be the ones to give Australia back the Bledisloe Cup

17 September 2024

The visitors trained today at Sydney's Leichardt Oval - four days out from the opening test at the Olympic Stadium.

Assistant coach Tamati Ellison says the trophy - in New Zealand's possession for more than 20 years - is in their team room as a visual reminder.

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14 Oct: No qualms from former All Blacks halfback Ant Strachan over the trio of scrum-halves selected in the New Zealand development XV squad

14 Oct: Coach Scott Robertson has defended the lack of fresh talent in his All Blacks squad for the grand slam tour, saying the development XV named today is where the new faces will emerge

14 Oct: The NPC semi-finalists could receive an injection of talent this weekend in Christchurch and Dunedin

14 Oct: Coach Scott Robertson has justified the emphasis on midfielders and loose forwards in the 36-strong All Blacks squad for the grand slam tour

13 Oct: The All Blacks' player stocks are secure for their upcoming Grand Slam tour

13 Oct: The All Blacks selectors have chosen just one player for the Northern Hemisphere tour that didn't feature in the Rugby Championship

13 Oct: A sporting clash has emerged in Christchurch this Saturday, after Canterbury's extra-time NPC quarter-final triumph over Counties-Manukau

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