Ardie Savea: 100th All Blacks Test vs South Africa
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1. Match Information:
Teams: All blacks vs.South Africa
Competition: Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship
Date/Time: Saturday (NZST) - Specific time not given, but highlights will be available on NZR+ and All Blacks YouTube.
2. All Blacks match-Day 23:
Forwards:
1. Ethan de Groot (34 caps)
2. Codie Taylor (100 caps)
3. Fletcher Newell (27 caps)
4.Scott Barrett (83 caps) – Captain
5. Tupou Vaa’i (42 caps)
6. Simon Parker (1 cap)
7. Ardie Savea (99 caps) – Vice-Captain
8. Wallace sititi (11 caps)
Backs:
9. Finlay Christie (25 caps)
10. Beauden Barrett (138 caps)
11. Rieko Ioane (85 caps)
12. Jordie Barrett (73 caps) – Vice-Captain
13. Billy Proctor (6 caps)
14. Emoni Narawa (3 caps)
15. Will Jordan (46 caps)
Reserves:
16. Samisoni Taukei’aho (35 caps)
17. Ofa Tu’ungafasi (19 caps)
18. Tyrel lomax (45 caps)
19. Fabian Holland (5 caps)
20. Du’Plessis Kirifi (4 caps)
21. Kyle Preston (Debut)
22. Quinn Tupaea (17 caps)
23. Damian McKenzie (66 caps)
3. Unavailable Players (Injuries):
Patrick Tuipulotu (minor facial fracture)
cortez Ratima (rib fracture)
Timoci Tavatavanawai (fractured radius)
Cam Roigard (foot stress fracture)
noah Hotham (high ankle sprain)
4. Key Highlights/News:
Ardie Savea’s 100th Test: He will become the 15th All black to reach 100 Test caps. Kyle Preston’s Debut: He is named on the bench and is set to become the 8th All Blacks debutant this year. He’s had a rapid rise through NPC and Super Rugby.
Scott Robertson’s Comments: Praises both savea’s experience and Preston’s potential, highlighting the blend of talent in the team.
* Halfback Change: Kyle Preston replaces Finlay Christie on the bench due to Cortez Ratima’s injury. Wallace Sititi has also moved to the starting lineup.