A new coach may have stepped into the All Blacks' camp in Scott Robertson, but for players like Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie, nothing changed in their approach to another season.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has asked New Zealand rugby bosses to keep an "open mind" regarding the selection of overseas-based players.
All Blacks legend Sonny Bill Williams launched a scathing attack on newly appointed Japan head coach Eddie Jones, saying he is a "disgrace" who "obviously lied" to the Australian players and their fans.
As confirmed earlier in the year, Friday the 15th of December will be a public holiday in South Africa in honour of the Springboks successfully defending their Rugby World Cup crown.
A disappointing weekend came to a close on a bitter note when the Springbok Sevens were beaten 31-7 by New Zealand in the fifth place playoff at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on Sunday.
Two of the Springboks' biggest rivals head to South Africa in 2024 for a mouth-watering two-Test series, while a brand-new opponent will also make an appearance as the World Champions come out of international hibernation in July.