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Tuipulotu to Lead New Zealand in South African Tour Opener
Dave Rennie has named Siale Lauaki and Josh Jacomb for possible All Blacks debuts, while Patrick Tuipulotu returns as captain.
- On Friday, New Zealand opens an eight-match South African tour against the Stormers in Cape Town, with Lock Patrick Tuipulotu captaining the side for the second time. The team features 13 changes from last month's Ireland match.
- Stormers head coach John Dobson described the fixture as "history in the making," noting this is the first time the club has faced New Zealand. The squad includes 39-year-old flanker Deon Fourie.
- Featuring experienced playmaker Beauden Barrett at fly-half, New Zealand coach Dave Rennie named debutants Siale Lauaki and Josh Jacomb on the bench. "I want to congratulate new All Blacks Siale and Josh," Rennie said.
- Rennie warned that the Stormers are "very competitive in the URC" and will be dangerous, emphasizing the need to handle kicking pressure. Several Stormers stars are on international duty in Argentina.
- With upcoming Test matches against the Springboks, this opening clash serves as crucial preparation for New Zealand following recent victories over France, Italy, and Ireland. The squad must improve before facing the world's top-ranked team.
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The 33-year-old forward, who has made 57 Test appearances, previously led the All Blacks against Japan three years ago. He is among six New Zealanders involved in the 40-21 Nations Championship victory over Ireland in Auckland last month who are part of the matchday 23. Josh Moorby, a winger against the Irish, moves to full-back. Inside centre Anton Lienert-Brown and scrum-half Cortez Ratima have been elevated from replacements to starters. Rati…
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Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks in tour opener against Stormers
CAPE TOWN, Aug 5 - Patrick Tuipulotu will captain New Zealand in the opening match of their South African tour when they take on the Stormers at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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