The Independent (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
No New Zealander ever took victory for granted, which may explain why the All Blacks win as often as they do. Kieran Read, first-choice No 8 ahead of the vastly more experienced Rodney So'oialo for much of the southern hemisphere season, could be heard saying the right things yesterday, predicting that England's much-criticised pack will be in "battle royal" mode at Twickenham this weekend....
The Independent (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
No New Zealander ever took victory for granted, which may explain why the All Blacks win as often as they do. Kieran Read, first-choice No 8 ahead of the vastly more experienced Rodney So'oialo for much of the southern hemisphere season, could be heard saying the right things yesterday, predicting that England's much-criticised pack will be in "battle royal" mode at Twickenham this weekend....
The Independent (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
No New Zealander ever took victory for granted, which may explain why the All Blacks win as often as they do. Kieran Read, first-choice No 8 ahead of the vastly more experienced Rodney So'oialo for much of the southern hemisphere season, could be heard saying the right things yesterday, predicting that England's much-criticised pack will be in "battle royal" mode at Twickenham this weekend....
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
New Zealand captain Rodney So'oialo says his team are keen to make the most of their match against Italy in Milan.
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
As one of the more experienced players on the field, All Blacks stand-in captain Rodney So'oialo will need to lead from the front against Italy on Saturday.
New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Tokyo may prove to be a make-or-break test match for Rodney So'oialo, but I believe his presence in the starting XV gives the All Blacks their best loose forward trio.The combo of Richie McCaw, Adam Thomson and So'oialo is packed...
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Rodney So'oialo has credited a spell in provincial rugby with helping him claim back his New Zealand number eight jersey for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup showdown with Australia in Japan.
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
New Zealand have made three changes to their starting line-up for the Bledisloe Cup clash in Japan with No.8 Rodney So'oialo called in to start against the Wallabies.
The Age (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
Rodney So'oialo will start just his fourth Test of 2009 after the All Blacks selectors gave the veteran loose forward a reprieve to face the Wallabies.
Italy Down Under (Free subscription) | 02/10/2009
. Dan Carter is back, but it's elsewhere in the All Blacks lineup to face Australia on Saturday night that Graham Henry has sprung the real surprises. Luke McAlister and Kieran Read earn promotions for the high-stakes Bledisloe II showdown at the Olympic Stadium in Sydney, while out-of-form wing Josevata Rokocoko has survived the cull. All three will be regarded as contentious decisions, though an...
22dropout.com (Free subscription) | 22/09/2009
All Blacks Rodney So’oialo, Cory Jane and Hosea Gear have opted against taking two-weeks annual leave and have instead made themselves available for Wellington.They have returned to Wellington training and have been named in the…
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
Frans Steyn will face a stern examination of his abilities as a fullback in Hamilton on Saturday. JP Pietersen’s forced omission after Perth is the only change to the Bok XV that did duty in the 31-19 domination in Durban. The All Blacks have made two: Kieran Read for Rodney So’oialo and more importantly Dan Carter [...]
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 08/09/2009
• Donald and Nonu brought in for injured McAlister and Smith • Wallabies' taming of Boks reignites All Blacks campaign New Zealand will field a revamped midfield for their Tri-Nations crunch match against South Africa in Hamilton on Saturday, bringing in Stephen Donald and Ma'a Nonu for the injured pair Luke McAlister and Conrad Smith. Donald replaces McAlister at inside centre while Nonu,...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 28/08/2009
Rodney So'oialo has endorsed Graham Henry's decision to put him on the bench for last weekend's Tri-Nations clash with Australia.
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 28/08/2009
Rodney So'oialo admits All Blacks coaches were right to bench him last weekend's Bledisloe Cup/Tri-Nations clash against Australia.
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