Dane Coles will board a plane to do something that's been a rarity in 2021 - play for the All Blacks
Dane Coles will board a plane to do something that's been a rarity in 2021 - play for the All Blacks
14 October 2021
The veteran hooker, who's missed nearly two months with a calf injury, is flying out of New Zealand today alongside a portion of teammates ahead of the end of year tour.
He jokes he's used to watching from afar, but has enjoyed the All Blacks performances in the Rugby Championship lately.
Tiana Ngawati will become just the second female to referee a Heartland Championship rugby fixture on Saturday.
She will hold the whistle for the Poverty Bay versus King Country game in Gisborne.
Kiwi Michael Venus and his German partner Tim Puetz have caused another stunning upset to reach the semifinals at the Indian Wells Masters in California.
The pair have beaten fifth seeds Horia Tecau and Kevin Krawietz 6-4, 6-2.
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