All Blacks flanker Wallace Sititi's breakthrough season has failed to qualify him for World Rugby's team of the year.

The World XV loose forward positions were occupied by South Africa's Pieter-Steph du Toit, Argentina's Pablo Matera and Ireland's Caelan Doris.

Du Toit was anointed player of the year for a second time.

Tyrel Lomax, Damian McKenzie and Will Jordan made the cut for the side which features seven Springboks. 

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All Blacks flanker Wallace Sititi's breakthrough season has failed to qualify him for World Rugby's team of the year.
The World XV loose forward positions were occupied by South Africa's Pieter-Steph du Toit, Argentina's Pablo Matera and Ireland's Caelan Doris.
Du Toit was anointed player of the year for a second time.
Tyrel Lomax, Damian McKenzie and Will Jordan made the cut for the side which features seven Springboks.&nbsp;
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D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

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Campbell Burnes: Is Damian McKenzie the best first five in the world?

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Wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell admits the allure of another World Test Championship final is lingering in the thoughts of the Black Caps ahead of their opening test against England starting tomorrow in Christchurch.

A 3-nil whitewash of the visitors - backing up their series sweep in India - would give New Zealand the best possible chance of making the final, if other results go their way.

Blundell says it's in the back of their minds.

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Wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell admits the allure of another World Test Championship final is lingering in the thoughts of the Black Caps ahead of their opening test against England starting tomorrow in Christchurch.
A 3-nil whitewash of the visitors - backing up their series sweep in India - would give New Zealand the best possible chance of making the final, if other results go their way.
Blundell says it's in the back of their minds.
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Tom Blundell: Can the Blackcaps clean sweep England at home?

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107 tests, including 29 as captain and six away against New Zealand have imbued England test cricket captain Ben Stokes with wisdom about winning the toss on emerald-hued pitches.

Another case-in-point is poised to greet the sides tomorrow at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.

Batting coach Marcus Trescothick joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the first test. 

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107 tests, including 29 as captain and six away against New Zealand have imbued England test cricket captain Ben Stokes with wisdom about winning the toss on emerald-hued pitches.
Another case-in-point is poised to greet the sides tomorrow at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.
Batting coach Marcus Trescothick joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the first test.&nbsp;
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Marcus Trescothick: England batting coach on their 'Bazball' approach against New Zealand

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New Zealand Rugby are weighing up the option of taking an All Blacks home test against France to the United States next year.

The New Zealand Herald understands NZR are talking to the French Rugby Federation about shifting one of three July tests to be part of a doubleheader with England and the USA Eagles.

It comes a month after confirmation none of France's marquee players will be joining the tour.

Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge talks to D'Arcy about their experience of taking games overseas.

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New Zealand Rugby are weighing up the option of taking an All Blacks home test against France to the United States next year.
The New Zealand Herald understands NZR are talking to the French Rugby Federation about shifting one of three July tests to be part of a doubleheader with England and the USA Eagles.
It comes a month after confirmation none of France's marquee players will be joining the tour.
Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge talks to D'Arcy about their experience of taking games overseas.
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Colin Mansbridge: On the All Blacks looking to take 'home' tests to the United States

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Campbell Burnes: Is Damian McKenzie the best first five in the world?

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