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Final game of Super Rugby’s Aotearoa v Auckland Blues at Eden Park cancelled
Andrew Hore
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Blues boss Andrew Hore says more than 35,000 expected for Hurricanes clash
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His high-powered legal team will argue that Folau was merely quoting scripture
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‘In absence of compelling mitigating factors, it is our intention to terminate his contract’
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‘My faith is far more important to me than my career and always will be’
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‘Israel has presented his situation to us, where his views are, where his beliefs are’
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Secondrow picked up 63 Wallabies caps before retirement after 2011 Rugby World Cup
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The loss to Ireland in Chicago a mere blip on New Zealand ace hooker’s winning streak
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All Black hooker has usurped Mealamu with five tries highlighting ability in open channels
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New Zealand have won their last 25 matches against their hosts
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Welsh tighthead prop has agreed a deal to join the Cardiff Blues
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Coach Steve Hansen makes seven changes as New Zealand seek unbeaten season
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Forward Victor Vito also omitted as New Zealand tweak squad for the Rugby Championship
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