Rugby news from New Zealand:
All Blacks will regret saying sayonara to Matt Todd – former coach: The All Blacks will regret releasing Matt Todd to play in Japan.That’s the message from former All Black coach John Hart, who predicts North Harbour’s Dillon Hunt will go into the test squad as openside back-up to Ardie Savea.Crusaders… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Michael Cheika faces the Rugby Australia board, and it seems they want answers: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika faces a board meeting with Rugby Australia in the coming weeks that could decide any changes to his coaching staff heading into next year’s Rugby World Cup.The Wallabies pulled off one of their most… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Time for England coach Eddie Jones to panic – former player after fast-paced Pretoria thriller: The rugby thriller in Pretoria is enough to cause England rugby coach Eddie Jones “panic attacks” according to one of their former test forwards.Brian Moore, the former hooker, has — in effect — suggested to his Telegraph readers… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Rugby Championship report card: All Blacks ‘not so convincing’: Liam Napier looks at the performances of each team following the Rugby Championship and what it could mean for Rugby World Cup campaigns next year. All Blacks: Not at their best. Started with two commanding wins over the Wallabies… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Ardie Savea’s All Blacks chance arrives as Pau chase his signature: Ardie Savea’s constant legs pumping, high energy hunger will finally get a prolonged crack at the All Blacks starting side.Savea has been around the block in 31 tests but, such has been the quality of New Zealand’s opensides, he’s… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Kieron Fonotia
