Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator on Dave Rennie's first All Blacks Squad
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The first All Blacks squad under Dave Rennie has been unveiled.
There are four fresh faces – the Hurricanes’ Xavier Numia, Fehi Fineanganofo, and Josh Moorby, as well as the Blues’ Anton Serger.
Ardie Savea is returning from his sabbatical in Japan to captain the squad.
Sports Commentator Sam Ackerman told Ryan Bridge it’s a list that reflects an optimistic, forward-thinking brand of rugby.
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