All Blacks v Springboks: Media reacts as Dave Rennie’s men win at Ellis Park
Dustin Wetdewich, Nova News “Ellis Park was supposed to be the fortress. The altitude was meant to be…
All Blacks v Bulls: World media reacts as Dave Rennie’s side win big in Pretoria
“The Springboks are, of course, another proposition altogether. They have also had the luxury of sitting back, watching…
All Blacks v Bulls: Dave Rennie’s side come to realise what it takes to win in South Africa – Gregor Paul
By the end of the first half the Bulls were gasping in the rarefied air – and the…
All Blacks v Sharks: Dave Rennie’s side claim dominant win but Damian McKenzie injury could spark concerns
McKenzie landed awkwardly on his ankle after catching a high ball in the fifth minute. He had it…
All Blacks v Stormers player ratings: Dave Rennie’s men make their case for selection against Springboks
3. Pasilio Tosi – 3 Grunty with ball in hand, Tosi popped a couple of tidy passes. But…
Ma’a Nonu named in Sharks squad to face All Blacks
“Ma’a Nonu will spend the next few months in Durban as part of a high-performance mentorship programme designed…
All Blacks South Africa tour: Dave Rennie’s 44-player gamble explained
Attrition is inevitable and, come the next half of the Nations Championship in November, should the All Blacks…
All Blacks v Ireland: Dave Rennie’s biggest selection calls pay off in Eden Park triumph
Rennie’s two bold selection decisions also came up trumps. Patrick Tuipulotu, in his first test match of the…
‘Very deliberate’: Why the All Blacks refused to have Nations Championship logo on playing jersey
That includes a post on the popular The Legend of Marty Banks page titled “Did NZ not get…
All Blacks v Italy player ratings: The Italians who impressed against Dave Rennie’s men
3. Marco Riccioni – 7 Italy’s scrum wasn’t as effective when he and his front-row partners made their…
All Blacks v Italy: Will Jordan breaks record but growing pains remain for Dave Rennie’s side
Pedantic, at times confusing, officiating and far too much TMO intervention didn’t help the stop-start spectacle but in…
All Blacks v Italy: Why Dave Rennie’s side must raise standards in Wellington test – Liam Napier
Rennie dialled back the risk and reward with his selections this week to prioritise progressing cohesion and continuity.…