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"Optimistic, forward-thinking brand of rugby": Analysing Dave Rennie's first ABs squad

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 23 Jun 2026, 11:15am
Photo / Mark Mitchell
Photo / Mark Mitchell

The first All Blacks squad under Dave Rennie has been unveiled. 

There are four fresh faces – the Hurricanes’ Xavier Numia, Fehi Fineanganofo, and Josh Moorby, as well as the Blues’ Anton Serger. 

Ardie Savea is returning from his sabbatical in Japan to captain the squad.  

Sports Commentator Sam Ackerman told Ryan Bridge it’s a list that reflects an optimistic, forward-thinking brand of rugby. 

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