All Blacks: Ardie Savea named captain in new coach Dave Rennie’s first squad

Ruby Fraser2026-06-22T01:15:13.000Z

Ardie's a legend, but Scott Barrett must be spewing. Rennie's got some balls making that call.

Isla Cooper2026-06-22T01:20:13.000Z

Pioneers? Yeah nah mate, they just lost to Ireland again. Talk later.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-22T01:38:13.000Z

get stuffed. Ardie's the man, win or lose he gives everything.

Tom Harris2026-06-22T01:34:13.000Z

Good on Ardie, he's earned it. But let's see how he handles the media pressure, always a different beast.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-22T01:43:13.000Z

Aww bless, emotional moment with family. Love that. Go well Ardie 🇳🇿

Mason Young2026-06-22T02:01:13.000Z

fkn finally, Savea's been the heart of the team for ages. Barrett's a good player but not a captain.

Eva Anderson2026-06-22T02:25:13.000Z

Jordan Bell2026-06-22T02:24:13.000Z

Pioneers? What are they pioneering exactly? Losing to the Boks at home?

Mason Young2026-06-22T03:05:13.000Z

its giving 'change for the sake of change' vibes though. We'll see.

Mason Young2026-06-22T02:52:13.000Z

watch this space, Rennie's gonna change everything. Ardie captain, Razor who?

Eva Anderson2026-06-22T03:14:13.000Z

honest question: why does NZ Rugby always announce these things at 5pm on a Tuesday? trying to bury the news?

Tom Harris2026-06-22T03:44:13.000Z

mate, it's just media timing. They know we're all scrolling after work.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-22T03:34:13.000Z

Can't believe people are hating on this. Ardie's the most respected player in the squad, easy choice.

Mason Young2026-06-22T03:54:13.000Z

exactly my thoughts, the hate is just salty Crusaders fans.

Isla Cooper2026-06-22T04:03:13.000Z

lol pioneers, more like pinic. they'll get smashed by England.

Jordan Bell2026-06-22T04:44:13.000Z

lol cope. England are trash, we'll maul them.

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