Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Luke Jacobson soaking up All Blacks environment after surprise call up: Luke Jacobson is just happy to be here. One of four freshly minted All Blacks, the possibility of hearing his name read out in the national team’s first squad of the year this week wasn’t on his radar in the slightest. With his… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams sidelined as seven All Blacks released back to clubs: All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has again been sidelined by injury a week after making his return at club rugby level. Williams fronted for Ponsonby in their win against Grammar Tec last weekend after enduring another… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Super Rugby: Steve Hansen fears ‘smart, confident’ Jaguares could hurt All Blacks: Picture All Blacks coach Steve Hansen watching tomorrow’s Super Rugby final in Christchurch while peeking between his fingers at, among other things, a Jaguares team likely to form the bulk of his side’s Argentina opposition in Buenos… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
‘Love hearts and fist pumps’: Crusaders’ new All Blacks eye big prize: There’s been a buzz around the Crusaders’ camp this week with their eyes on a third consecutive title and a couple of freshly minted All Blacks in the squad.Impressive backline duo Braydon Ennor and Sevu Reece were among the 39… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Why players keep leaving – Blues struggling to make All Blacks and having shorter international careers: By Tom Vinicombe of RugbyPass.com Four new caps were named this week in the first All Blacks squad of the year.Chiefs loosie Luke Jacobson, Highlanders first-five Josh Ioane and Crusaders backs Braydon Ennor and Sevu Reece all… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Crusaders fans prepare for third title fight
