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All Blacks look towards secret weapon if they face Ireland in World Cup quarters

All Blacks assistant coach Joe Schmidt has emerged as a potential secret weapon if they face Ireland in the quarter-finals of this year's Rugby World Cup.

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All Blacks aspiring to match Springboks-Ireland Rugby World Cup level

New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod has admitted the level witnessed in the Rugby World Cup Pool B clash between South Africa and Ireland is one they aspire to.

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All Blacks coach Ian Foster 'disappointed' by decision to ban Ethan de Groot

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster is not a happy man after prop Ethan de Groot received a two-match suspension as a result of his recent red card against Namibia.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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