Home / Sport / Rugby / All BlacksLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·3 Jul, 2026 07:00 PM4 mins to read‌Elliot Smith and Liam Napier discuss the All Blacks naming announcement.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Ardie Savea’s promotion to sit at the apex of the All Blacks by assuming the leadership mantle has been somewhat overshadowed by the start of the next, new coaching era. His captaincy tenure will, however, significantly shape the team’s latest reset.

Captaining the All Blacks is nothing new for Savea.

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