FOOTBALL New Zealand Legend Dropped As Dave Rennie Makes Ruthless First All Blacks Statement Published 2 Jul 2026 at 10:27 PM By Dzikamai Matara 4 min read Dave Rennie has made
FOOTBALL New Zealand Legend Dropped As Dave Rennie Makes Ruthless First All Blacks Statement
Published 2 Jul 2026 at 10:27 PM By Dzikamai Matara 4 min read Dave Rennie has made an immediate statement by leaving one of New Zealand's biggest rugby names out of his first All Blacks squad to face France
The bold selection shows recent Super Rugby form has outweighed reputation as a new era begins for the All Blacks Several rising stars have been handed major opportunities after the ruthless selection call ahead of Saturday's Test PAY ATTENTION:
You can now search for all your favourite news and topics on Briefly News. Dave Rennie's ruthless first All Blacks selection has sparked debate after a New Zealand legend was dropped from the squad to face France in Christchurch.
Image: Huw Fairclough Source: Getty Images Dave Rennie has wasted little time stamping his authority on the All Blacks after making the ruthless decision to leave a New Zealand rugby legend out of his first match-day squad.
The experienced coach unveiled his team to face France in Christchurch on Saturday, 4 July 2026, with the surprise omission emerging as the biggest talking point ahead of the eagerly anticipated Test.
The selection marks the beginning of a new era for New Zealand rugby, with Rennie favouring current form over reputation as he prepares for his first match in charge
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