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Has Ben Smith played his final Test? New Zealand's masters of versatility jostling for just one spot in the team

08/10/2019 07:23 - Ben Smith and Jordie Barrett both started for the All Blacks in their most recent Rugby World Cup match against Nambia. Chances are, it'll be the last time the two utility blacks line up together for New Zealand....

Steve Hansen opens up on selection of Sevu Reece and George Bridge over Rieko Ioane and Ben Smith

05/10/2019 03:59 - All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has left a subtle warning for George Bridge and Sevu Reece about complacency....

Smith: All Blacks will learn from Wellington draw

18/09/2019 09:39 - All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the team will heed the lessons from their draw against the Boks in Wellington ahead of the World Cup opener....

Highlanders Confirm Trio of Signings

13/09/2019 12:57 - The Highlanders have announced the arrival of three new players following the departure of a host of key men at the end of last season...

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg sources traits from All Blacks great's game

12/09/2019 13:06 - The Exeter Chiefs-bound back talks to TRP about the ways in which opponents are looking to close shop. News and opinion from The Rugby Paper....

Bernard Foley to join Japan's Kubota Spears after World Cup Glasgow Warriors sign Highlanders prop Aki Seiuli on two-year deal Wales assistant coach R

12/09/2019 12:57 - Australia international Bernard Foley will head to Japan post World Cup after he was signed by Kubota Spears....

All Blacks pick Barrett at 10, Smith at fullback

05/09/2019 06:23 - Beauden Barrett will move back to flyhalf in the All Blacks' starting lineup to face Tonga in their final World Cup warm-up in Hamilton on Saturday....

Rugby World Cup: 'He's lost his self-belief' - Steve Hansen's surprising admission about struggling All Black Ben Smith

05/09/2019 04:18 - All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has revealed the real reason behind Ben Smith's form slump....