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Rennie's All Blacks are a world away from Robertson's -- but is that enough to stop Springbok rot?
Optimism is the buzzword of Dave Rennie's budding All Blacks era. As they prepare to confront the Springboks in the first of four Tests, in the toughest challenge of the professional age, Rennie's new-look team must harness every ounce of belief.
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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour: Everything you need to know
A clash of two of rugby's biggest heavyweights, the All Blacks and Springboks, across four Tests and four tour matches and will feature some of the biggest names in the game across two massive months.
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Slow starts a concern, but All Blacks are finding the balance they need for Boks
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