Midweek Fixture: Once were weekend warriors – editing Alan Duff’s weird words

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Midweek Fixture: Once were weekend warriors – editing Alan Duff’s weird words: By Dylan Cleaver A clear-eyed editing of the latest offering from Alan Duff .[Abridged, because it really is interminable.] “Thanks, Julian Savea, for the 46 times you scored tries for the All Blacks, the joy you have given… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Rugby: Lions draw haunts All Blacks: The All Blacks have embraced a drawn series with the British & Irish Lions as a much-needed reality check, which has sent them into overdrive these past two weeks refining skills, honing strategies and touching up their conditioning.The… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Genia commits to Australia, signs with Rebels for 2 years: SYDNEY (AP) ” Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia has signed a two-year deal to join the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby competition.Genia played 114 Super Rugby matches for the Queensland Reds, including an instrumental role in… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Rugby: All Blacks veteran Jerome Kaino changes tackle focus after two yellow cards: A yellow card for a high tackle in the third test against the British and Irish Lions and one in his very next match for the Blues against the Sunwolves have forced Jerome Kaino, one of the hardest hitters in the game, to change how… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

All Blacks: Cool Sam Whitelock switches from party to test mode: Crusaders skipper Sam Whitelock believes he and his teammates in the All Blacks have drawn a line under their Super Rugby season, one that culminated in a championship victory after a nine-year title drought which kicked off celebrations… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

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