Joe Rokocoko

Rokocoko can win back Test place: Hansen

Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

All Blacks attack coach Steve Hansen says Joe Rokocoko can win back his Test rugby place - provided he improves his kicking game and aerial skills.

Sivivatu, Smith return for ABs

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009

Sitiveni Sivivatu and Conrad Smith return to the starting line-up for their Test against the Wallabies this Saturday. Sivivatu and Smith were both sidelined midway through the Tri-Nations, but have now recovered from their respective injuries in time for the Bledisloe Cup clash in Tokyo. Sivivatu will start ahead of axed wing Joe Rokocoko, while Smith [...]

NZ pair vow to return

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 20/10/2009

New Zealand wingers Joe Rokocoko and Hosea Gear have vowed to bounce back after being dropped for the end-of-season tour.

Missed call tells Joe's fate

Fiji Times (Free subscription) | 20/10/2009

Joe Rokocoko knew his fate the moment he saw a missed call from All Blacks Graham Henry on his phone on Saturday night.

Ross and Rocketman refocus

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 19/10/2009

For 33, it was good news. But for Isaac Ross and Joe Rokocoko, Sunday's All Black squad announcement heralded only bad news.

Henry names uncapped quartet

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 18/10/2009

Graham Henry has announced four uncapped players as well as a coaching re-structuring for the All Blacks’ tour of Europe. Flyhalf Mike Delany, fullback Ben Smith, wing Zac Guildford and utility back Tamati Ellison have all been included in the 33-man squad, while Joe Rokocoko got the axe. Isaac Ross, Hosea Gear and Aled de Malmanche [...]

New Zealand squad features new faces

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 18/10/2009

• Fly-half Mike Delany and wing Ben Smith surprise choices • All Blacks to face Wales, Italy, England and France Zac Guildford and Tamati Ellison were two of the four new faces named in the New Zealand squad for their tour to Japan and Europe, but the real surprises were the fly-half Mike Delany and the wing Ben Smith. Delany has been in good form for Bay of Plenty during the New Zealand...

• Four new faces for All Blacks - Skysports.com

All Blacks: Rokocoko gets final say

22dropout.com (Free subscription) | 21/09/2009

A defiant Joe Rokocoko has no problem singing the praises of two backline colleagues clambering for his regular berth on the All Blacks wing.It was appropriate that Rokocoko had the final say with a try on the hooter in Saturday’s…

All Black takes the third spot in the Tri-Nations

Bush Radio 89.5 fm Newsroom (Free subscription) | 19/09/2009

By Khanyisa Tabata 19 September 2009 New Zealand beat Australia 33-6 at Eden Park in Wellington to take second place in this year’s Tri Nations Series. Flyhalf Daniel Carter scored 18 points and had a hand in three tries. Winger Cory Jane scored a first half try off a high kick from Carter and Ma’a Nonu touched down in the second half try from a Carter in-pass. Winger Joe Rokocoko added...

• All Blacks avoid worst-ever home season - IOL

New Zealand 33-6 Australia

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 19/09/2009

• Two late tries add gloss to All Blacks' 33-6 victory • Daniel Carter kicks 18 points as Wallabies crash again Daniel Carter kicked 18 points as New Zealand rounded off the Tri-Nations with a 33-6 victory over Australia at Westpac Stadium in Wellington today. After Cory Jane rose above James O'Connor to collect a speculative high kick for his first Test try in the first half, the All Blacks...

• Rugby-New Zealand thrash Australia 33-6 in Tri-Nations - Reuters UK
• All Blacks crush Wallabies for 33-6 - Mail & Guardian
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All Blacks 0 Wallabies 0 (09:35 k/o)

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 19/09/2009

Keo.co.za brings you live score updates from the Tri-Nations match in Wellington. More to follow… New Zealand - 15 Mils Muliaina, 14 Cory Jane, 13 Isaia Toeava, 12 Ma’a Nonu, 11 Joe Rokocoko, 10 Dan Carter, 9 Jimmy Cowan, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Richie McCaw (c),6 Adam Thomson, 5 Tom Donnelly,4 Brad Thorn, 3 Neemia Tialata, 2 [...]

Rokocoko back at best as he rejects criticism

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 18/09/2009

JOE Rokocoko claims much of the criticism levelled at him is unwarranted after his improved performance in last weekend's Tri-Nations match against South Africa.

• All Blacks’ Joe Rokocoko hits back at his critics - icWales

Rokocoko keeping his cool

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 17/09/2009

Joe Rokocoko has hit back at his critics following an indifferent Tri-Nations series for New Zealand.

Rocketman launches counter at critics

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 17/09/2009

All Blacks wing Joe Rokocoko believes he proved the critics wrong with his display against South Africa.

All Blacks: Henry sticks with newly-muscled Rokocoko

22dropout.com (Free subscription) | 17/09/2009

Jonah Lomu grabbed the headlines this week for his body building exploits but it’s another Pacific-born All Blacks winger whose muscled frame is coming under the microscope.A bulked-up Joe Rokocoko’s continual selection – he will…