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Scott Barrett suggested England’s Joe Marler had “loaded the gun” ahead of Saturday’s clash at Twickenham after calling on the All Blacks to ditch performing the haka. Marler, not playing on Saturday, has since apologised for his remarks which England captain Jamie George said may have “prodded the bear”. It was a sentiment echoed by

New Zealand boss Scott Robertson and skipper Scott Barrett head home expecting a backlash after successive defeats to the Springboks in the Republic, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The All Blacks suffered another bruising defeat to the world champions on Saturday, going down 18-12 in Cape Town. It marked the Boks’ fourth consecutive win over their fiercest

Skipper Scott Barrett said New Zealand are braced for an aerial battle with veteran playmakers Handre Pollard and Willie le Roux starting for the Springboks on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The All Blacks will field a fresh back three for the first-ever Rugby Championship clash between the old foes at Cape Town Stadium, with the

World Player of the Year Ardie Savea will take over the All Blacks captaincy in the opening Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina, as Scott Barrett has been ruled out through injury. The All Blacks confirmed on Monday that Barrett will be unavailable for Saturday’s Test in Wellington and next weekend’s clash in Auckland, after having