Planet Rugby writer David Skippers highlights five players who enhanced their All Blacks chances during Friday's Super Rugby Pacific derby between the Blues and Highlanders at Eden Park.
JJason Holland has opened up on how he is applying some of the lessons which he learned during his two-year stint as an All Blacks assistant coach now that he has a similar role with the Hurricanes.
Newly appointed Harlequins performance director Robbie Deans will join the Barbarians coaching team for their June 27 clash with Wales at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Ex-All Blacks scrum-half Ant Strachan feels the emergence of playmakers like Ruben Love and Josh Jacomb could create problems for Damian McKenzie at Test level.
Ex-All Blacks back-rower Hoskins Sotutu has opened up about his impending move to Newcastle Red Bulls and the possibility of representing England at Test level.
