The flashpoint selection in Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad

Few, if anyone, would have predicted a raft of selection changes for the first test.

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PremiumAnalysisAnalysis byLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·2 Jul, 2026 06:00 PM6 mins to readLiam Napier is a Senior Sports Journalist and Rugby Correspondent for New Zealand's Herald.‌All Blacks v France, Saturday, 7.05pmListen to live commentary on Newstalk ZB Sport and iHeartRadioNew era, bold selections. Dave Rennie immediately stamped his mark on the All Blacks with his first squad selection to confront France in Christchurch on Saturday.

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The flashpoint selection in Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad

The flashpoint selection in Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad

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