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Fanning the flames

New Zealand rugby has just had an emperor’s new clothes moment. Inundated by criticism after the All Blacks’ first-ever loss to Argentina, captain Sam Cane said what most Kiwis with an interest in the game know to be true but, for various reasons, are often unwilling to acknowledge.

“We have got amazing fans,” said Cane, “but we have

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