Barrett returns to captain All Blacks at Ellis Park, Cane starts first Test since World Cup final
Lock Scott Barrett returns to captain the All Blacks in Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park.
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Try-scoring ace Jordan on All Blacks bench for Argentina Test, Savea fills in as captain
Prolific try-scorer Will Jordan was Thursday selected on the bench for New Zealand's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Wellington, while TJ Perenara starts at scrum-half on his return from injury.
Savea to captain All Blacks with Scott Barrett ruled out of Argentina tests
The All Blacks have confirmed captain Scott Barrett will miss their opening two Rugby Championship tests against Argentina as he recovers from a finger injury and said Ardie Savea will lead the team in his absence.
England fullback Furbank ruled out of second All Blacks Test
England Rugby said on Friday that fullback George Furbank has withdrawn from the side with a back injury on the eve of the second and final Test against New Zealand.
Robertson opts for Perenara at scrumhalf in first All Blacks team
TJ Perenara will start at scrumhalf in Scott Robertson's first All Blacks team, partnering with pivot Damian McKenzie for Saturday's series-opening test against England in Dunedin.
All Black Perenara ruled out of second England test
All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara will miss this weekend's second test against England in Auckland because of an injury sustained in the series opener last Saturday.
Former captain Cane brings 'care, stories' to All Blacks camp
Former captain Sam Cane was not included in Scott Robertson's first New Zealand squad but may yet have a role to play in test rugby after turning up to the All Blacks' training camp in Upper Hutt in the leadup to the England series.