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Only 31 players will make the cut for New Zealand's World Cup defence.

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The All Blacks' captain will say goodbye to New Zealand after this year's World Cup.

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The Hurricanes’ captain raved over Savea's display against the Chiefs.

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Waisake Naholo of the Highlanders celebrates after his try during the Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Lions played at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand, Saturday 12 May 2018. Copyright Image: Joe Allison / www.photosport.nz

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Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera is bowled by Australia's Mitchell Starc during the World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at The Oval in London, Saturday, June 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Sri Lanka lock themselves in dressing room after Australia loss, boycott press conference

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