New Zealand’s Rugby team, the All Blacks, are set to tour South Africa for “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” matches with captain Ardie Savea rested for part of the trip, according to multiple reports. Codie Taylor is named as tour captain for those games. The squads announced by New Zealand’s head coach, Dave Rennie, include three players who are described as uncapped at the Test level, alongside experienced members of the group.
The coverage is consistent that the main selection change is Savea being given time away from at least part of the match schedule, while Taylor takes on leadership duties in his absence. Beyond the captaincy adjustment, the reports focus on the squad composition, highlighting the inclusion of uncapped players as part of Rennie’s approach for the tour.
Overall, the announcements indicate a planned rotation in leadership and playing personnel as New Zealand prepares for matches against South Africa, with Taylor stepping in as tour captain and new players added to the squad.
