Phil Gifford: A seven-point wishlist to save NZ rugby
COMMENT: Rugby in NZ has a chance - if there's the will to reset the experience for fans.
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Dean Barker's major America's Cup concern
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Chris Rattue: The problem with the new All Blacks captain
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Phil Gifford: Rating the best All Blacks captains
COMMENT: How do the All Black captains of the last 50 years rank?
Gregor Paul: NZ Rugby's mad plot of self-destruction
Comment: It has been an astonishing seven days for New Zealand Rugby's top brass
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