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All Blacks Select Ruben Love at Flyhalf, 2 New Caps in Nations Championship Lineup to Face France
Scott Robertson could hand three debutants their first tests as the All Blacks weigh form, experience and a choice at flyhalf.
- All Blacks coach Dave Rennie selected Ruben Love to start at No. 10 for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against France in Christchurch.
- The selection marks a shift toward evolution, ending two years of conservative roster decisions under Rennie's predecessor. Rennie is prioritizing current form to address past stagnation.
- Ardie Savea captains the team from the back of the scrum as a 108-test veteran, while debutants Fehi Fineanganofo and Xavier Numia join the reserves.
- To counter the formidable French side, Rennie emphasized the need for the All Blacks to be "physical, accurate and alert," blending experience with youth.
- Fineanganofo faces a crucial test as he negotiates his future while attempting to address the All Blacks' recent vulnerabilities under the high ball.
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All Blacks select Ruben Love at flyhalf, 2 new caps in Nations Championship lineup to face France
New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has chosen five-test flyhalf Ruben Love in his starting lineup for the Nations Championship opener against France at Christchurch.
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