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All Blacks lose prop Ethan de Groot for rest of World Cup pool stage after suspension
Ethan de Groot will miss New Zealand's Pool A matches against Italy and Uruguay through suspension following his sending off in Friday's 71-3 Rugby World Cup win over Namibia.
Ethan de Groot faces disciplinary hearing on Monday
All Blacks' prop Ethan de Groot will face a disciplinary hearing on Monday after he was shown a red car in New Zealand's Rugby World Cup win over Namibia.
Ardie Savea hails Damian McKenzie and Cam Roigard for dazzling against Namibia
New Zealand's captain Ardie Savea commended his team's "awesome" offensive performance as they dominated Namibia with a 71-3 victory at the Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks back on song as they put 11 tries past valiant Namibia side
New Zealand bounced back from their opening Rugby World Cup defeat to France by thumping Namibia 71-3 at Stadium de Toulouse on Friday.
Scott Barrett backing determined All Blacks to turn RWC campaign around
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett said the nature of their consecutive losses to South Africa and France differed, but a lack of determination was not an issue in either game.
Relieved France coach Fabien Galthie happy to pass tough first World Cup test
Despite their big win over New Zealand in Friday's World Cup opener in Paris, France coach Fabien Galthie was more relieved than anything else to get their campaign off on a winning note.
