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Boks' top spot on the line

New Zealand and South Africa will be playing for more than Tri-Nations points when they meet in Wellington on Saturday - the winners will also secure top spot on the IRB World Rankings. FULL STORY >>

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NZ Maori turn on the style

New Zealand Maori swept Japan aside in Napier in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday, winning 65-22 courtesy of a second-half try shower that included a hat-trick from Hosea Gear.

SANZAR set for expansion talks

The possibility of expanding the Super 14 and Tri-Nations competitions will be discussed when SANZAR meets with officials from five other national associations next month.

Preview: NZ Maori v Japan

With the All Blacks having a week off, attention switches to the Pacific Nations Cup match between Japan and the unbeaten New Zealand Maori in Napier on Saturday.

Fiji halt Japanese surge

Fiji fought back from a 9-3 half time deficit to beat rapidly-improving Japan 24-12 in the Pacific Nations Cup in Tokyo on Sunday.

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