Roundup: Kiwis in Europe

Rugby news from New Zealand:
Roundup: Kiwis in Europe: Bundee Aki has 12 months to go before he qualifies for Ireland and the former Steelers midfielder underlined his value to Connacht in their 23-21 first round European Champions Cup victory over Toulouse.Aki, who would have been… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Richie McCaw ‘annoyed’ with arrogant Kiwi rugby fans: There has been hand-wringing in some quarters that the All Blacks are now too good – and that really annoys Richie McCaw.Speaking to the Daily Telegraph ahead of his film, Chasing Great , hitting Australian theatres this week,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

All Blacks: Mexted backs Aaron Smith to return to face Wallabies: Former All Black Murray Mexted is adamant that under-fire All Black halfback Aaron Smith should be named in the side to face Australia in the upcoming Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park on Saturday.Smith was sent home from the All… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Gordon Tietjens’ Samoan move gets blasted: Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu is on the sharply worded warpath again, attacking the appointment of Gordon Tietjens as the Samoan sevens coach.The outspoken Fuimaono-Sapolu said Tietjens’ inability to speak Samoan was among the problems… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Justin Marshall: ABs v world record the real draw at Eden Park: Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup test is being talked about as more a contest between the All Blacks and a world record than the All Blacks v Australia.For me, it will be intriguing to see what effect that will have on both teams. Will… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

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