All Blacks overcome Italy
On the strength of this Graham Henry has mountains to move ahead of the Tri-Nations. Even with his young lock Isaac Ross turning in a timely virtuoso performance to show there just may be life after Ali Williams.
Playing to win the way for Gower
Not playing to win runs against the Australian sporting grain, which is why Italian rugby playmaker Craig Gower can't fathom some of the things he's reading ahead of the Test against the All Blacks in Christchurch tonight.
New Zealand v Italy
The All Blacks will be looking to justify their number one world
ranking when they play Italy in Christchurch on Saturday following
two indifferent performances against France.
Old mates meet again
A switch of countries and codes means two former teammates will
face each other in Christchurch on Saturday.
Fringe-dwellers look right at home
The Wallabies' rotation system worked last night, with numerous new Test faces succeeding in keeping at bay a spirited Italy to win the second Test 34-12 at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne.
Gower plan paying off for Italy
Italy coach Nick Mallett's long-term plans for five-eighth Craig
Gower look like they will also reap short-term dividends with the
former Australian league star impressing against the Wallabies.
Italy target Cooper and raw props
ITALY will attempt to expose Wallabies inside-centre Quade Cooper's defensive frailties and the inexperience of the Australian front row in the second Test in Melbourne tonight.
Australia v Italy
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans will pitch an inexperienced lineup
against Italy as he plots a series sweep against the Six Nations
wooden-spooners in Melbourne on Saturday.
Tyro trio back themselves in front-row battle
The Wallabies' new-look front-row is expecting the Italian pack to try to "smash them", but believe the strong bond that has built between them will help them counter the Azzurri forwards.
Wallabies tell Italy: this is a dry house
The Wallabies have won the first battle over Italy in the lead-up to the second Test by refusing an opposition request to leave the roof open at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne.
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