Paul Lewis: The All Blacks selectors' big mistake
Comment: If Ryan Crotty's concussion symptoms emerge, the ABs midfield options are halved.
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COMMENT: National emergency called as Steve Hansen makes the tough decisions.
Gregor Paul: 'Unlucky' All Blacks and other footy fallacies
COMMENT: The language around Owen Franks and Ngani Laumape is wrong.
'Get a grip': Fans slam World Rugby boss' 'ignorant' All Blacks claim
Rugby fans have fired back after Agustin Pichot made a 'ridiculous' All Blacks claim.
Phil Gifford: Inside the minds of the All Blacks' decision makers
COMMENT: Hansen and co travelled a more sophisticated road as they selected their squad.
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It turns out the missing piece of Tuipulotu's high-performance puzzle was on his plate.
'It's ridiculous': World Rugby boss outraged at All Blacks snub
Vice president adds to controversy after Wales take world No 1 ranking from All Blacks.
Liam Napier: How this All Blacks squad stacks up against history
As the All Blacks chase a third title, we compare their past three World Cup squads.
Nerve damage and uncertainty: Retallick's fears over World Cup blow
Key ABs forward worried he wouldn't make squad - now he hopes to return for Cup pool game.
Nerve damage and uncertainty: Retallick's fears over World Cup blow
Key ABs forward worried he wouldn't make squad - now he hopes to return for Cup pool game.
Silence broken: Squire reveals why he turned down ABs
Liam Squire opens up on tough times and reveals why he wasn't in the World Cup squad.
TV station's embarrassing All Blacks blunder
South African TV news make bizarre addition to All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad.
All Blacks star's warning to critics: Why I'm not done
Experienced back remains an integral part of Steve Hansen's team despite form issues.
World Cup bolter: Is 'Concrete Shoulders' a future All Black captain?
COMMENT: ABs pack set to be built on young Chiefs flanker with concrete in his shoulders.
'I thought I was done': All Black's shock at World Cup call-up
Atu Moli admits he thought his World Cup chances were over after the loss in Perth.
Chris Rattue: Save your Owen Franks tears - Tonga are the real ABs victims
COMMENT: Stop the rort ... the Rugby World Cup must be overhauled for Tonga and co.
All Blacks baby joy: Aaron Smith announces birth of son
All Black Aaron Smith was smiling for more than one reason yesterday.
How rugby evolved to benefit All Blacks prop
"As the game has changed it's worked out better for me."
Any other nation would pick him: Why was SBW chosen over Laumape?
Many were stunned by Owen Franks' omission but Ngani Laumape is the unluckiest All Black.
'53 per cent chance of ABs winning World Cup': Scientists stack the stats
Will the All Blacks win their third successive RWC title? Science might have the answer.
Owen Franks: 'Your time in the jersey isn't owed'
Selector wants Franks to stay fit, saying a few props were injured at the last World Cup.
How Luke Jacobson became the next ABs bolter
'I didn't back myself but I didn't write myself off either.'
Gregor Paul: No country for slow men - why the selectors picked these 31 men
COMMENT: There has been no compromise in leaving out Franks in the coaches' minds.
Watch: 'Press Box' experts dissect the ABs' World Cup squad
Watch and listen live as weekly sports news show tackles the big issues.
'One of the great All Blacks': Hansen on 'tough' World Cup calls
It's about balance and Owen Franks' tighthead rival finally overtook him in win over Aus.
'Rolled the dice': Hansen's big World Cup gamble
Steve Hansen has admitted he and his fellow selectors have taken a huge gamble.
Dylan Cleaver: The All Blacks' perfect man for times of tough hardness
COMMENT: Tradition dictates that the chairman of comfort steals Hansen's moment of glory.
World media shocked by 'ruthless' All Blacks selections
The All Blacks have 'run a knife' through their World Cup squad, according to one outlet.
Unlucky four: The biggest losers from All Blacks' World Cup squad
Breaking down the unlucky exclusions from the All Blacks' World Cup squad.
Why Owen Franks missed World Cup cut
After 108 tests, Owen Franks' tenure as All Blacks' incumbent has come to an abrupt end.
Chosen ones: All you need to know about the 31 World Cup All Blacks
All you need to know about the players who will be trying to lift the Webb Ellis trophy.
As it happened: All Blacks announce shock World Cup squad
The All Blacks announced a shock 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup.
Shock squad! All Blacks spring World Cup surprises
The All Blacks have sprung a major shock in their Rugby World Cup squad.