Rugby-Scott Barrett to captain All Blacks in England, Fiji tests


FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - New Zealand Press Conference - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - September 28, 2023 New Zealand's Scott Barrett during a press conference REUTERS/Paul Childs/File Photo

(Reuters) -New Zealand coach Scott Robertson named Scott Barrett as captain for tests against England and Fiji in July and included five uncapped players in his first All Blacks squad since taking over from Ian Foster.

Lock Barrett will have his centre brother Jordie and reigning World Player of the Year Ardie Savea to support him as vice-captains when New Zealand take on England in Dunedin and Auckland and the Fijians in San Diego.

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