AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRugby’s Greatest Rivalry: The All Blacks stunned South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park, overturning a 13-12 halftime deficit with a dominant second-half set-piece and five-try clinical finish, handing New Zealand a series opener and World No.1 bragging rights. Team News: New Zealand called up concussion replacements Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Jamie Hannah after head knocks, with more injury cover added for the tour. Springboks Response: Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi is expected back next week, while Jesse Kriel insists the Boks won’t panic despite needing wins in the remaining Tests. Basketball (NZ link): Canada beat New Zealand 86-71 in the FIBA women’s Olympic pre-qualifying semifinal, ending the Tall Ferns’ run. NZ Science & Community: THINK Hauora appointed Dr Chris Gallavin as its new board chair, and freediving research led by University of Auckland scientists earned major international recognition. Health Access (NZ): An Indian mother in New Zealand sparked debate after struggling to get a doctor appointment for a sick child. Auckland Policy: National has ruled out a bed tax for Auckland, despite earlier city-deal talks.
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