Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Ian Foster reveals reasons behind All Blacks picks – and the position most in need of attention: Five rookies will grab headlines from the first All Blacks squad of the year but Ian Foster has revealed the one position in need of most attention – second five-eighth. Blues halfback Finlay Christie, Chiefs midfielder Quinn… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
All Blacks squad named for July internationals against Tonga, Fiji: The All Blacks have named four bolters — but surprisingly left out a fifth — from their squad for the tests against Tonga and Fiji, the first of the year.Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot, Crusaders loose forward Ethan Blackadder,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Live rugby updates: All Blacks name first squad of the year: Follow live as the All Blacks name their first squad of the 2021 test season. The All Blacks upcoming July schedule has been confirmed.Ian Foster’s side will begin the 2021 season on Saturday July 3 at Mt Smart Stadium,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Dunedin rugby referee, 21, suffers heart failure during match: Rugby referee Tim Wills is on the road to recovery after collapsing with heart failure near the end of a club game in Dunedin on Saturday.Wills, 21, was officiating a championship colts game between Green Island Grizzlies and Kaikorai… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
