I do not want to be on the receiving end of a sledgehammer - Bridge
All Blacks winger George Bridge has made it clear that he does not want to find out why Eroni Sau is also known as the sledgehammer. Bridge and Sau have been named on
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Veteran halfback Aaron Smith relishing the chance to captain NZ at home
All Blacks star Aaron Smith will be playing his 98th test match tonight when they face the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians in Dunedin but this one has extra meaning because t
Eroni Sau impresses Cotter ahead of All Blacks test
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says Eroni Sau has trained very well and he has fitted in quickly. Cotter says Sau has impressed them and had a very good
Koroibete hails wife after missing son's birth to play for Wallabies
Marika Koroibete has revealed he missed the birth of his third son in order to play for the Wallabies in their opening Test against France on Wednesday night. The wing
Forward pack tasked with protecting Kuruvoli
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians forward pack have been tasked with the responsibility to protect rookie halfback Simione Kuruvoli against the All Blacks. Coach Vern Co
Tuicuvu to play the role of utility back
Seta Tuicuvu will be playing the role of a utility back when the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians take on the All Blacks tomorrow. Tuicuvu who is a substitute will be cover
Fiji will bring a very different challenge from Tonga – Foster
All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster says Fiji will bring a very different challenge from Tonga. Foster says Fiji are a more established side made up of primarily overseas
Kuruvoli to start at halfback while Mataele to debut
Tailevu halfback Simione Kuruvoli has been given the opportunity of a lifetime as he will start against the All Blacks on Saturday. Kuruvoli who made his debut against
Fiji team to play the All Blacks named
Flying Fijians V All Blacks Line-Up 1. Peni Ravai2. Samuel Matavesi3. Mesake Doge4. &
Reece, Sotutu and Bower to face Fiji
Sevu Reece, Hoskins Sotutu and George Bower will all start for the All Blacks when they take on Fiji on Saturday. Sotutu and Reece were rested against Tonga last weeke
Wallabies pull off all-time comeback win over France
The Wallabies have pulled off an incredible comeback, defeating France 23-21 at Suncorp Stadium last night. France instantly opened the scoring as they raced out to a
The opportunity to play the All Blacks does not come very often – Nadolo
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians winger Nemani Nadolo says the players are excited as the opportunity to play the All Blacks does not come very often. While speaking from N
All Blacks wary of Fiji's 'unknowns' ahead of first Test
The All Blacks have little information about Fiji heading into Saturday's Test in Dunedin but they're not letting that affect their preparations. Due to numerous strug
Reece reveals he came very close to playing for the Flying Fijians at the 2019 World Cup
With only a few days remaining until the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians take on the All Blacks, Sevu Reece has revealed how he almost chose to play for Fiji before the 2019
I have all the faith in the world that we will put on a strong side – Nadolo
Veteran Fiji Airways Flying Fijians winger, Nemani Nadolo says they have nothing to lose when they play the All Blacks in back to back test matches. While speaking fr
South Africa squad isolating after positive coronavirus test
The Springboks are isolating for the second time in eight days after a positive coronavirus test in the squad. The Springboks are due to play Georgia on Friday, with t
Competition for All Blacks starting spots intensifies ahead of Fiji clash
All Blacks coach Ian Foster says competition for places in the starting fifteen is stronger than it has been for a long time. The Tonga Test and the two against Fiji i
Koroibete and Valetini to start for the Wallabies against France
Marika Koroibete and Rob Valetini will start for the Wallabies while Isi Naisarani is on the bench for their clash against France. Other players in the starting line-u
Mataele leaving Crusaders to join Force in Australia
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians and Crusaders winger Manasa Mataele is leaving the Canterbury franchise to join the Western Force in Australia next season. The 24 year ol
All Blacks v Fiji: Taukei'aho called up as injury cover for concussed Asafo Aumua
Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho has been called into the All Blacks squad as injury cover, with Asafo Aumua suffering concussion symptoms. Taukei'aho will provide ba
All Blacks expecting tougher test from Fiji after Tonga mismatch
The All Blacks are expecting a much tougher match against the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians this Saturday after their 102-0 demolition of Tonga over the weekend. The Al