All Blacks

British

plural noun

the international Rugby Union football team of New Zealand

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Etymology

Origin of All Blacks

so named because of the players' black playing strip

Example Sentences

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Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson returns from injury to reinforce the Queensland Reds against the Otago Highlanders on Friday in a a clash pitting the incoming Australia coach against a top contender to be his All Blacks counterpart.

From Barron's

Joseph is seen as a leading contender -- along with former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie -- to be the new All Blacks boss after Scott Robertson was fired last month.

From Barron's

The All Blacks put in a curiously listless performance and subsequently sacked head coach Brett Robertson.

From BBC

Retired Wallabies prop Slipper became the first Australian to bring up the 200-game milestone and he is close to passing the all-time record, held by former Crusaders and All Blacks prop Wyatt Crockett.

From Barron's

The veteran prop is on track to surpass the all-time appearance record of 202 held by retired All Blacks great Wyatt Crockett.

From Barron's

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