PremiumAnalysisAnalysis byGregor PaulRugby analyst·NZ Herald·25 Jun, 2026 06:01 PM5 mins to readRugby analyst and feature writerAll Blacks captain Ardie Savea speaks to media after the All Blacks team announcement at the Feilding Yellow Rugby Club. Video / Mark MitchellArdie Savea was named as All Blacks captain on Monday, chastised by Newstalk ZB for not being an inspiring interview on Tuesday, and on Wednesday he saw his Super Rugby Pacific future thrown into chaos following the confirmed collapse of Moana Pasifika.
It’s been a dramatic few days for Savea












