The new captain of the All Blacks is now known!
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New Zealand's new captain is now known…Scott Barrett! Coach Scott Robertson has revealed his list of 32 players selected for test matches this summer, including two matches against England in July. He took the opportunity to unveil his new captain, who will be New Zealand second row Scott Barrett. The latter succeeds Sam Cane as captain of the All Blacks. The 30-year-old will take over from Kane, who will retire from international football at the end of the year, and has already announced that he will relinquish the captaincy.
Barrett is the new captain of the All Blacks
Scott Barrett will be vice-captain of third row Ardie Savea but also his brother Jordie Barrett (27). Scott Barrett has 69 caps for New Zealand playing for the Crusaders. “I'm very proud and grateful… I'm looking forward to what comes next, knowing it's an amazing job, with a lot of pressure,” Scott Barrett said after this official statement. New Zealand will meet England on July 6 in Dunedin and then in Auckland on July 13. The All Blacks will play a third test match against Fiji on July 20 in San Diego (USA). Find out the list of people invited below for this summer tour.
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Congratulations to everyone whose name was mentioned for the first time 🫡#allblacks pic.twitter.com/0Kw51kNwPG
– All Blacks (@AllBlacks) June 24, 2024
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New Zealand's new captain is now known…Scott Barrett! Coach Scott Robertson has revealed his list of 32 players selected for test matches this summer, including two matches against England in July.
