With one final test on the agenda, the All Blacks will be aiming for a clean sweep against France.  

They’re running with a largely changed team, including the late switch out of Reiko Ioane due to injury. 

ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith caught up with halfback Cortez Ratima for a chat about starting in front of his home crowd in Hamilton, and the team’s aim to maintain their winning streak. 

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With one final test on the agenda, the All Blacks will be aiming for a clean sweep against France. &nbsp;
They’re running with a largely changed team, including the late switch out of Reiko Ioane due to injury.&nbsp;
ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith caught up with halfback Cortez Ratima for a chat about starting in front of his home crowd in Hamilton, and the team’s aim to maintain their winning streak.&nbsp;
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Cortez Ratima: All Blacks halfback ahead of the final test against France

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The Warriors have won two on the trot to start off their NRL season for the first time since 2018. 

Last night’s 40-6 thrashing of the Raiders followed on from a decisive victory over the Roosters last week.  

Scores were locked at six-all due to the wet conditions, before the Warriors laid on a six-try blitz in the second spell. 

Former Warrior Motu Tony joined Piney to review the clash. 

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The Warriors have won two on the trot to start off their NRL season for the first time since 2018.&nbsp;
Last night’s 40-6 thrashing of the Raiders followed on from a decisive victory over the Roosters last week. &nbsp;
Scores were locked at six-all due to the wet conditions, before the Warriors laid on a six-try blitz in the second spell.&nbsp;
Former Warrior Motu Tony joined Piney to review the clash.&nbsp;
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Motu Tony: Former Warrior on the team's decisive victory over the Raiders

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It's time for the final manu showdown. 

After 12 events across New Zealand and Australia’s Gold Coast, the Z Manu World Champs Grand Final is taking place this weekend on Auckland’s waterfront.  

Jahrome Rapata-Taipari was the winner of the Whangarei qualifier, and joined Piney ahead of today’s Grand Final. 

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It's time for the final manu showdown.&nbsp;
After 12 events across New Zealand and Australia’s Gold Coast, the Z Manu World Champs Grand Final is taking place this weekend on Auckland’s waterfront. &nbsp;
Jahrome Rapata-Taipari was the winner of the Whangarei qualifier, and joined Piney ahead of today’s Grand Final.&nbsp;
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Jahrome Rapata-Taipari: Z Manu World Champs finalist on the Grand Final taking place today

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The Black Caps are hopping straight from one challenge to another. 

They’re fresh off the plane after the T20 World Cup and are preparing for a five set T20 series against South Africa, beginning Sunday. 

It’s a double header, with the White Ferns also taking on the South African team. 

Black Cap Cole McConchie joined Piney to reflect on the World Cup and look ahead to the South Africa series. 

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The Black Caps are hopping straight from one challenge to another.&nbsp;
They’re fresh off the plane after the T20 World Cup and are preparing for a five set T20 series against South Africa, beginning Sunday.&nbsp;
It’s a double header, with the White Ferns also taking on the South African team.&nbsp;
Black Cap Cole McConchie joined Piney to reflect on the World Cup and look ahead to the South Africa series.&nbsp;
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Cole McConchie: Black Cap reviews the T20 World Cup, previews the T20 South Africa series

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Cortez Ratima: All Blacks halfback ahead of the final test against France

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