All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made a huge call ahead of the team’s with Ireland.

Wing Mark Telea has been dropped from the side for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal, for apparently missing team curfew.

But that’s the least of the All Blacks’ concerns as they go into Sunday morning’s quarter as underdogs against the World Number 1.

NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.

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All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made a huge call ahead of the team’s with Ireland.
Wing Mark Telea has been dropped from the side for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal, for apparently missing team curfew.
But that’s the least of the All Blacks’ concerns as they go into Sunday morning’s quarter as underdogs against the World Number 1.
NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier 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.

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Liam Napier: NZ Herald rugby writer previews All Blacks' Rugby World Cup quarterfinal clash with Ireland

Liam Lawson has claimed seventh in Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix.

Starting 14th, he picked up seven places to finish as the best driver in the four-car Red Bull stable.

19-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has secured his first race win with teammate George Russell second and Lewis Hamilton third for Ferrari.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine recapped the action.

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Liam Lawson has claimed seventh in Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix.
Starting 14th, he picked up seven places to finish as the best driver in the four-car Red Bull stable.
19-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has secured his first race win with teammate George Russell second and Lewis Hamilton third for Ferrari.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine recapped the action.
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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Liam Lawson claiming seventh in Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix

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New Zealand Winegrowers are on Cloud Wine over proposed Government changes to alcohol laws.

They include allowing licensed premises to meet legal obligations by stocking zero-alcohol drinks.

Currently, licence holders must stock 'low alcohol' products containing no more than 2.5 percent alcohol. 

Chief executive Phillip Gregan says it's a common sense change.

"Frankly, I'm not sure that there are any wines less than 2.5 percent, they tend to be slightly higher than that, or just zero."

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New Zealand Winegrowers are on Cloud Wine over proposed Government changes to alcohol laws.
They include allowing licensed premises to meet legal obligations by stocking zero-alcohol drinks.
Currently, licence holders must stock 'low alcohol' products containing no more than 2.5 percent alcohol.&nbsp;
Chief executive Phillip Gregan says it's a common sense change.
"Frankly, I'm not sure that there are any wines less than 2.5 percent, they tend to be slightly higher than that, or just zero."
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Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 March, 2026, we look at whether people are over-reacting by panic-buying petrol.

The Crusaders chief executive says media ban ... what media ban?

An Auckland University researcher tells us why you shouldn't mow your lawn.

And on the Sports Huddle, Lavina Good and Paul Allison discuss whether Liam Lawson will last the Formula One season.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 March, 2026, we look at whether people are over-reacting by panic-buying petrol.
The Crusaders chief executive says media ban ... what media ban?
An Auckland University researcher tells us why you shouldn't mow your lawn.
And on the Sports Huddle, Lavina Good and Paul Allison discuss whether Liam Lawson will last the Formula One season.
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2026 

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Liam Napier: NZ Herald rugby writer previews All Blacks' Rugby World Cup quarterfinal clash with Ireland

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