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Savea new All Blacks captain as Rennie calls up Fineanganofo
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- Ardie Savea has 106 Test caps for New Zealand
- BBC Sport rugby union news reporter Published33 minutes ago Ardie Savea has been made the All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie's first squad announcement.
- The 32-year-old takes over from Scott Barrett, who skippered the side during Scott Robertson's tenure, but has been sidelined with back surgery.
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Ardie Savea has 106 Test caps for New Zealand
BBC Sport rugby union news reporter Published33 minutes ago Ardie Savea has been made the All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie's first squad announcement.
The 32-year-old takes over from Scott Barrett, who skippered the side during Scott Robertson's tenure, but has been sidelined with back surgery.
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