Anton Segner is set to become the first player born in Germany to represent the New Zealand men’s rugby team, the All Blacks. Multiple outlets report that the uncapped 24-year-old back-row forward is named in the New Zealand squad for the match against Italy and is expected to make his debut if he comes off the bench. The Winnipeg Free Press, BBC Sport, and Yahoo Sports all describe Segner as the first Germany-born All Black, framing the potential appearance as a historic milestone for the team. The reports agree that his status is currently uncapped and that his inclusion for the Italy fixture provides the opportunity to earn his first international appearance for New Zealand. While details such as his role in the lineup are consistent—he would enter as a substitute—none of the provided summaries indicate an outcome beyond the expectation of a debut appearance against Italy. The story centers on Segner’s nationality and birthplace and the possibility that he will make history during the upcoming match.