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All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie puts his forwards through their paces at training this week..

Analysis: 'Squeeze them' - pressure on All Blacks' pack to dominate Irish

Dave Rennie has named a big All Blacks pack but now they must play like one to continue their Eden Park streak, writes Patrick McKendry.

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Tupou Vaa'i carries the ball for the All Blacks against Italy in Wellington.

All Blacks stack their pack to counter big Ireland threat

Lock Tupou Vaa'i to start at flanker alongside second rowers Patrick Tuipulotu and Sam Darry as the All Blacks seek to blunt the Irish at Eden Park.

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Ireland coach Andy Farrell overseas training at Auckland's King's College this week.

'Suits their DNA': Ireland coach praises All Blacks' form under Rennie

Andy Farrell also says his side are looking forward to returning to Eden Park after falling there during the series win over New Zealand in 2022.

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Jordie Barrett watches over All Blacks training at North Harbour Stadium today due to a minor leg injury.

All Blacks: Jordie Barrett sits out training ahead of Ireland clash

Team management take cautious approach to key midfielder, who took knock to a leg at the weekend.

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All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor goes on the charge against France in Christchurch.

All Blacks: 'Biggest challenge so far' – Codie Taylor on Irish threat

Head coach Dave Rennie attempted to slightly play down the importance of Saturday's Test at Eden Park – but the experienced hooker was unequivocal.

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All Blacks assistant coach Tana Umaga braves the cold in Wellington before the Test against Italy.

'Troubling' - Umaga and All Blacks wary of Ireland's threat to fortress

The All Blacks' unbeaten record at Eden Park stretching back to 1994 and numbering 52 Tests will be very much at risk next Saturday.

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Southwest China landslide, people trapped, rescue efforts underway

Rescuers conduct search and rescue operation on the site of the landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China's Chongqing. (Source: Huang Wei/Xinhua via AP)

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Art experts doubt Goldie painting selling for $420,000 is real

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Charles Frederick Goldie work is called Lost in Thought, Ngāheke, An Arawa Chieftain and is being auctioned this weekend. 

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Pair tried to sue ANZ for $2m over debiting unpaid rates

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Man driving child's ride-on car stopped by police in Australia

A homemade vehicle fitted with the body of a child's ride-in car. (Source: South Australia Police)

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Jury to visit Sydney scene of police officer's alleged double murder

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Officer Beau Lamarre-Condon reportedly helped locate the bodies of the couple he’s accused of killing.

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Black Caps lose batting coach Luke Ronchi to Big Bash role

Black Caps batting coach Luke Ronchi.
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