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Wayne Smith – Steve Hansen’s most visionary selection
Respected New Zealand based journalist Liam Napier gains unique access and explores the value of Wayne Smith’s reappo...
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Sports journalist for Fairfax Media based in Auckland, New Zealand. Passionate about rugby for 22 years and counting.
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Liam Napier reviews the Autumn internationals and delivers a southern hemisphere perspective on the form contenders a...
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All Blacks' Scottish experiment almost backfires
There is a fine line between arrogance and experimentation. The All Blacks almost crossed it in Edinburgh. They deser...
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England’s latest loss to the All Blacks was flattering
Spin it any which way you please, England’s latest loss to the All Blacks was flattering. Their fifth successive loss...
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Taranaki show pride in the shirt
Liam Napier on Taranaki’s ITM Cup Premiership final win, and how pride and passion for the team has contributed to th...
