Dave Rennie has largely stayed true to his word to select on form, with some big omissions

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie names his 34-man squad to face France, Italy and Ireland.

Dave Rennie has picked Ardie Savea to captain his first All Blacks squad selected for Nations Championship tests against France, Italy and Ireland next month.

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New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie on Monday named Ardie Savea as captain, promising "optimistic" rugby ahead of July Nations Championship Tests against France, Italy and Ireland.

Dave Rennie has largely stayed true to his word to select on form, with some big omissions