Scott Barrett named as new All Blacks captain for England and Fiji Tests

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06/24/2024 03:00 AM

Coach Scott Robertson includes five uncapped players in squad
Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett named Barrett's vice-captains

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has named Scott Barrett as captain for Tests against England and Fiji in July and included five uncapped players in his first All Blacks squad since taking over from Ian Foster.

Lock Barrett will have his centre brother Jordie and reigning World Player of the Year Ardie Savea to support him as vice-captains when New Zealand take on England in Dunedin and Auckland and the Fijians in San Diego.