NZPA correspondent

London, Nov 15 NZPA - All Blacks winger Ben Smith is being sent for x-rays on a badly bruised thumb, an unwanted souvenir from his test rugby debut against Italy.

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By Mark Geenty of NZPA

London, Nov 15 NZPA - For once, the All Blacks arrived in London today with all the focus on the England rugby side who were booed off Twickenham and have been written off against the tourists next weekend.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Milan, Nov 15 NZPA - First touch of the ball in a rugby international, and All Blacks winger Ben Smith wanted the San Siro turf to swallow him up.

By Amelia Romanos of NZPA

Wellington, Nov 15 NZPA - "White is the new black". These words on Rory Fallon's t-shirt last night summed up the new mood of New Zealand sport.

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By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Milan, Nov 13 NZPA - Italy rugby coach Nick Mallett claims the All Blacks have done his side few favours by picking a midweek lineup for tomorrow's (3am NZT) test at San Siro here.

Wellington, Nov 13 NZPA - New Zealand coach Brian Evans has named newcomer Kelly Brazier at fullback in his side to face England in the first women's rugby test in London on Sunday morning (NZT).

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Black Ferns Coach Brian Evans has named his side to take on England in the first of two Tests on Saturday 14 November at 4.00pm (local time).