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Rugby World Cup 2019: Barrett to start ahead of Cane in All Blacks-England semi-final

Scott Barrett is the only change to the starting All Blacks team who crushed Ireland in the quarter-finals as they prepare to face England.

Steve Hansen says Kieran Read missed training on Tuesday due to the wet conditions and will be fit when New Zealand play England.

After New Zealand thrashed Ireland in Tokyo, Steve Hansen highlighted the value of their experience winning competitions.

Departing duo Joe Schmidt and Rory Best did a "wonderful job" for Ireland, according to New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen.

While New Zealand have lost two of their previous three games against next opponents Ireland, Steve Hansen was happy to avoid Japan.

Sergio Parisse is furious with World Rugby's decision to call off Italy's match against New Zealand due to Typhoon Hagibis.

Jordie Barrett will demonstrate his versatility by stepping in to take over as fly-half when New Zealand play minnows Namibia.

New Zealand blew Canada away with a ruthless performance, scoring four tries in nine minutes at the start of the second half.

Even Beauden Barrett's standards can be improved by a sibling rivalry, according to Steve Hansen, as they prepare for Canada.

The Barrett siblings become just the second trio of brothers to start in a World Cup match after the Tongan Vunipola brothers in 1995.

New Zealand started their Rugby World Cup campaign impressively but Steve Hansen said: "There's plenty of stuff we can work on."

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has sought to put pressure on Rugby World Cup referee Jerome Garces, says New Zealand coach Steve Hansen.

New Zealand may have chinks in the armour, but write them off at your peril as they attempt to make history in Japan.

Aiming for a third straight Rugby World Cup title, Steve Hansen and the All Blacks are excited.

With New Zealand leading Tonga 92-0, Steve Hansen opted to save Ryan Crotty and play the last 15 minutes a man light.

New Zealand's Brodie Retallick is still suffering with a shoulder injury, but Steve Hansen has called him up anyway.