It’s do-or-die time for the All Blacks, if they want to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.

Despite bringing out a largely full-strength team, a loss to Italy would all but spell an end to their campaign.

Breakers captain Tom Abercrombie is set to make his 400th appearance for the Breakers.

Last year’s NBL runners-up are set to get their campaign underway this weekend, with the 36-year-old Abercrombie leading them out against the Cairns Taipans on Saturday.

Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.

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It’s do-or-die time for the All Blacks, if they want to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.
Despite bringing out a largely full-strength team, a loss to Italy would all but spell an end to their campaign.
Breakers captain Tom Abercrombie is set to make his 400th appearance for the Breakers.
Last year’s NBL runners-up are set to get their campaign underway this weekend, with the 36-year-old Abercrombie leading them out against the Cairns Taipans on Saturday.
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.