Rugby-Robertson to name new All Blacks skipper in June


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 14 May 2024

(Reuters) - Scott Robertson will not name the successor to Sam Cane as New Zealand captain until he announces his squad for the July tests against England and Fiji, the All Blacks coach told local media on Tuesday.

Flanker Cane's decision to return to Japanese club rugby at the end of the season and give up his eligibility to play for his country has ruled him out of retaining the job he has held since 2020.

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