Tuipulotu: All Blacks ready to silence haters
Patrick Tuipulotu says the All Blacks are not feeling more pressure from the ‘haters’ than they already put on themselves ahead of Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash with Argentina.
Blues rest captain, bench Akira against Lions
Blues centre TJ Faiane will captain the team in their clash with the Lions in Auckland on Saturday after Patrick Tuipulotu was left out of the match-day 23.
Hansen: Barrett over Cane strategic
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the inclusion of utility forward Scott Barrett over regular openside flank Sam Cane is tactical and not based on form.
