Justin Marshall: Harried Hurricanes feeling the pinch
With two away losses in their two opening matches, the Hurricanes are clearly finding things difficult, writes Justin Marshall.
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TJ - don't become a Smith clone
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Crusaders take down disjointed Blues
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Rugby: Crusade for Blues - Win on road
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Rugby: Hurricanes keeping the faith
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Naholo paying price for RWC gamble
Waisake Naholo shouldn't have gone to the World Cup, writes Chris Rattue, and now his career is marooned.
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Blues bench Hall and West
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