Jacobson to Lead New Zealand for First Time Against Sharks
- Luke Jacobson will captain the All Blacks for the first time on Tuesday when they face the Sharks at Kings Park in Durban during their South African tour.
- Coach Dave Rennie has rotated the squad for this second tour match, featuring several players who did not start in the opening victory against the Stormers last Friday.
- Loose forward Semisi Ta'eiloa and hooker Bradley Slater are set to make their debuts, joining as replacements following injuries to Billy Proctor and George Bell.
- The Sharks have named 44-year-old former All Black Ma'a Nonu among replacements, bolstering a squad depleted by Springboks on international duty.
- Following this match, the All Blacks travel to Pretoria to face the Bulls on Saturday before the Test series against world champion Springboks begins August 22.
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Jacobson to lead New Zealand for first time against Sharks
The 29-year-old flanker replaces lock Patrick Tuipulotu, who is rested after leading the All Blacks in a tour-opening 38-21 victory over the Stormers in Cape Town last Friday. "Luke is the obvious choice to captain the team against the Sharks. He is highly respected, has a great feel for the game and will lead through his actions," said head coach Dave Rennie. A couple of replacements, hooker Bradley Slater and loose forward Semisi Ta'eiloa, are…
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