Paul Lewis: 'Certain starters' – Picking the All Blacks side from Rennie's first squad

PremiumOpinionOpinion byPaul LewisContributing Sports Writer·NZ Herald·23 Jun, 2026 03:00 AM5 mins to readPaul Lewis writes about rugby, cricket, league, football, yachting, golf, the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.‌Dave Rennie speaks to the media ahead of the All Blacks squad announcement.The horsepower’s been harnessed; now to see how it will be let loose.Dave Rennie’s first All Blacks squad produced few surprises but a few clues about the style this team might pursue.

Much has been made of the belief he will foster a counter-attack game, or at least