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Will Jordan grabs try-scoring record as All Blacks hammer Italy in Nations Championship sits in International Rugby because international rugby shapes selection debates, union strategy, player pathways and the fixtures that define each Test cycle. The important part is not only the headline; it is what the story changes for teams, players, supporters and the next competitive decision.
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Fullback scores hat-trick as New Zealand win 47-17 in Wellington New coach Dave Rennie has back-to-back wins in his first matches The gap between New Zealand’s ambition and execution widened as the All Blacks overcame a slow start to beat Italy 47-17 and remain unbeaten after two rounds of the Nations Championship. A dismal first-half performance was partly redeemed as Will Jordan scored three tries to become New Zealand’s all-time leading try-scorer in Tests with 50 in 56 matches and Josh Moorby came off the bench to make an live-wire debut on his birthday. Continue reading...
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