Savea new All Blacks captain as Rennie calls up Fineanganofo
Ardie Savea has been made the All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie's first squad announcement, while Newcastle-bound winger Fehi Fineanganofo gets a first call-up.
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"I believe this role is about empowering everyone in the group to be the best that they can be - from the leadership, to the players and wider staff."
— Ardie Savea , Athlete
"I think that's the process that he's going through, but what we know is he's contracted here 'til November."
— Dave Rennie , Athlete
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Ardie Savea is a New Zealand rugby player who has been appointed captain of the All Blacks.
Dave Rennie is a rugby union coach, currently leading the All Blacks.
Fehi Fineanganofo is an uncapped New Zealand winger recently called up to the All Blacks.
Rieko Ioane is a professional rugby player known for his performances with Leinster.
Scott Barrett is a New Zealand rugby player and former captain of the All Blacks.
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Ardie Savea has been made the All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie's first squad announcement, while Newcastle-bound winger Fehi Fineanganofo gets a first call-up.
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