The All Blacks aren’t taking their Rugby World Cup semi-final opponents lightly at all.

Despite having the easier opponent on paper, Los Pumas have beaten Ian Foster twice since the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Meanwhile, the other matchup will see England take on the Springboks in a rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final – but also the 2007 final.

NZR’s investigation of the Ranfurly Shield saga has found insufficient evidence of foul play.

It confirmed the shield was broken accidentally on a concrete floor – and no drugs were involved.

It comes as holders Hawke’s Bay gear up to face Taranaki in the NPC Final this weekend.

A tough run of fixtures awaits the Black Caps in the Cricket World Cup.

Having won their first four games convincingly with a healthy run rate, they now have to face hosts India this weekend.

They follow that with Australia, South Africa and Pakistan, before wrapping up the first round against Sri Lanka.

Clay Wilson and Matt Brown joined Jason Pine to discuss the week’s sports news

The All Blacks aren’t taking their Rugby World Cup semi-final opponents lightly at all.
Despite having the easier opponent on paper, Los Pumas have beaten Ian Foster twice since the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Meanwhile, the other matchup will see England take on the Springboks in a rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final – but also the 2007 final.
NZR’s investigation of the Ranfurly Shield saga has found insufficient evidence of foul play.
It confirmed the shield was broken accidentally on a concrete floor – and no drugs were involved.
It comes as holders Hawke’s Bay gear up to face Taranaki in the NPC Final this weekend.
A tough run of fixtures awaits the Black Caps in the Cricket World Cup.
Having won their first four games convincingly with a healthy run rate, they now have to face hosts India this weekend.
They follow that with Australia, South Africa and Pakistan, before wrapping up the first round against Sri Lanka.
Clay Wilson and Matt Brown joined Jason Pine to discuss the week’s sports news

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