AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRugby’s Greatest Rivalry (All Blacks vs Bulls): Codie Taylor captains as the All Blacks head to Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, with Beauden Barrett at fullback and Cortez Ratima starting at No 9, aiming to build on a 54-0 win over the Sharks before the Springboks Tests. All Blacks injury blow: Caleb Clarke is ruled out of the South Africa tour after shoulder trouble, adding to an already mounting injury list. Fire and safety (NZ-linked region): Crews in Oregon’s Grasshopper Fire are expanding structure protection and containment lines as the blaze grows, with teams using tactical firing and heavy equipment in tough terrain. FIFA fallout (NZ sport): New Zealand Football has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino and is calling for an independent review, as Oceania backs a review of the scrapped stake-sale plan. NZ community and culture: Wellington’s Indian diaspora marked India’s 80th Independence Day with the Suryapath Tiranga flag relay and local flag-hoisting celebrations. Health and services: A report says health insurance claims in New Zealand have jumped 75% as more people drop cover.
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