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DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 10: Beauden Barrett of the All Blacks passes the ball during the International Test Match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Fiji at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Dunedin, New

Fantastic Fiji make All Blacks sweat

The All Blacks scored a late volley of tries to claim a 57-23 victory in a thrilling first of two Tests against Fiji in Dunedin on Saturday.

Then and now: Boks who could face B&I Lions again

Look back at images of the three Springboks who are in line to face the British & Irish Lions for a second time after previously coming up against the prestigious touring side in 2009.

Aaron Smith of the All Blacks performs the haka prior to the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and France

From crisis to captain: How new ABs leader turned life around

Following his appointment as All Blacks captain, scrumhalf Aaron Smith admits it is “a little bit scary” how his once turbulent life has turned around.

Scotland vs Georgia Test called off

Scotland’s Test match against Georgia in Tbilisi on 17 July has been cancelled after the hosts reported six positive Covid-19 cases in camp while in South Africa this week.

All the Test team lineups for action-packed weekend

Take a look at the match-day lineups ahead of the second week of 2021 mid-year internationals.

Fiji to create Covid vaccine awareness with special jersey

The Fijian Test team will wear special jerseys to address and create awareness about the unfolding Covid-19 crisis in their homeland when they play the All Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday.

Beka Saginadze of Georgia is tackled by Cobus Reinach and Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2021 International Test Match Rugby Series between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 July 2021 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Watch: Boks banked ‘solid’ hit-out against Georgia

In the latest episode of this new video series, the MoneyMan, three-tour Lions veteran Scott Gibbs and Mark Keohane reflect on the Springboks’ long-awaited return to Test rugby against Georgia last Friday.

Watch: Bok innovations and why Duane is so important

Ahead of the series against the British & Irish Lions, Squidge Rugby looks at why Duane Vermeulen is so important to the Boks’ defensive set-up, and what the Springboks have tweaked after a 608-day absence from Test rugby.

All Blacks rotate at 10, get new captain against Fiji

New Zealand have named a rotational swap at flyhalf while their much-changed team to face Fiji in the first Test match on Saturday will have a new captain.

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Covid-affected Fiji forced to improvise Test lineup

Fiji have been forced to name an inexperienced scrumhalf in their starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks in Dunedin after Covid-19 travel restrictions prevented veteran Frank Lomani and two others from entering New Zealand.