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McCaw, Muliaina: All Blacks icons

Richie McCaw and Mils Muliaina have been irrevocably linked since they were schoolboys. Back then they were adversaries, McCaw a young flanker for Otago Boys' High School and Muliaina a centre for Southland Boys' and later Kelston in Auckland. Ref. Source 3

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All Blacks hooker has ban reduced on appeal

Keven Mealamu's ban for striking Lewis Moody with his head has been reduced from four to two weeks after the charge was downgraded from "intent to injure'' to "reckless''. Ref. Source 2

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NZ Rugby Union close to haka deal

A deal to allow the All Blacks to continue to perform the Ka Mate haka if it is trademarked by Ngati Toa appears close, with lawyers for the New Zealand Rugby Union expecting an agreement within weeks. Ref. Source 4

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Boric in as All Blacks withdraw Brad Thorn

All Blacks lock Brad Thorn has been withdrawn from the team to play Ireland this weekend after failing to recover from a hamstring strain. Ref. Source 9

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Well it is a good decision and makes sense as he is not a young player anymore and these injuries may take longer to heal.

It is not a make or break game so giving others the exposure to international rugby is the right idea.

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Pike River weighs on All Blacks minds

As he gets up in the morning in Wales, Wayne Smith's thoughts quickly shift to the trapped Pike River coalminers. Ref. Source 7

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All Blacks to keep some tricks on ice for World Cup

It will likely be the top 15, but like a cagey poker player the All Blacks coaches won't be laying their cards bare against Wales on Sunday. Ref. Source 5

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All Blacks coaches go with 'form' players

All Blacks coach Graham Henry says second-five, wing and lock were tough selections, but makes no apology for picking a team based entirely on form during the end of year tour. Ref. Source 9