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Nick Cain: Fault-lines show cracks in the All Black armour

Jordie Barrett’s tour-ending ankle injury against Ireland in Chicago last weekend plays into the hands of an England team hunting their first victory over New Zealand since their World Cup semi-final triumph in Yokohama six years ago.
Ryan Baird of Ireland knocks the ball away from Josh Lord of the All Blacks

Jordie Barrett’s tour-ending ankle injury against Ireland in Chicago last weekend plays into the hands of an England team hunting their first victory over New Zealand since their World Cup semi-final triumph in Yokohama six years ago.

On the surface, the All Blacks do not appear to be in bad shape, with their 26-13 victory over the Irish giving them their third win on the bounce after doing a home and away double over Australia in the Rugby Championship (33-24 and 28-14).
However, delve a little deeper into New Zealand rugby and there are fault-lines – stretching from a lack of physical clo...

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