# Rugby: New All Blacks captain Ardie Savea relishes the challenge of leading the three-time champion to next year’s World Cup in Australia. New coach, Dave Rennie, appointed him when announcing his squad for the home Nations Championship Tests. Savea takes over from injured Scott Barrett. 2023’s world player of the year says he is lucky to have great people, leaders and coaches within the set-up. New Zealand plays France in Christchurch on 4 July, Italy in Wellington on the 11th and Ireland in Auckland a week later.
Rugby: Savea relishes the challenge of leading the All Blacks to the World Cup