Rugby-Fainga’anuku starts as New Zealand make three changes for Scotland


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 06 Nov 2025

(Reuters) -Leicester Fainga’anuku will start at outside centre as one of three changes to the New Zealand starting XV for their Autumn International series clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, as Ardie Savea takes over the captaincy of the team.

Fainga’anuku replaces Jordie Barrett (ankle) in the midfield, while Josh Lord comes into the lock position with regular skipper Scott Barrett (leg laceration) not available.

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