Richie McCaw says the playing surface will be as 'good as gold' on Saturday night (file photo).

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw cannot fathom the fuss over Docklands stadium's maligned surface and expects it to be "good as gold" in Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia.


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Highlanders name new coach

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Highlanders name new coach

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Former All Blacks back rower Jamie Joseph has been confirmed as the new coach of the Highlanders.

De Villiers in hot water over comments

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De Villiers in hot water over comments

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Springboks rugby coach Peter de Villiers has been issued by SANZAR with a notice of alleged misconduct following comments he made on television last week.

Mortlock a Rebel with Wallaby cause

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Mortlock a Rebel with Wallaby cause

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Former Wallabies skipper Stirling Mortlock is confident the Melbourne Rebels line-up will be strong enough to re-ignite his international playing career and put him in the frame for next year's Rugby World Cup.

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