US EditionTavatavanawai, Holland Named in All Blacks
- On June 23, 2025, Scott Robertson announced a 33-player All Blacks squad to get ready for the upcoming series with France, beginning with the first match in Dunedin on July 5.
- The selection followed strong performances in Super Rugby Pacific and reflected a balance of experienced players and five uncapped players, including Timoci Tavatavanawai and Fabian Holland.
- Tavatavanawai, a 27-year-old centre born in Fiji, received his first All Blacks call-up following an impressive Super Rugby season that earned him a place among the league’s top performers, while Jordie Barrett and Quinn Tupaea also made notable comebacks to the squad.
- Coach Robertson emphasized the challenge of selecting players by citing reliability, skill under pressure, and team fitting, and highlighted that around three-quarters of the squad played on the 2024 Northern Tour.
- The announcement suggests a focus on continuity and opportunity, with leadership roles held by Scott Barrett as captain and Ardie and Jordie Barrett as vice-captains supporting the integrating of new players.
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The Straits TimesTavatavanawai among five new caps in All Blacks squad for France series
Timoci Tavatavanawai was one of five uncapped players named in the All Blacks squad for the July series against France on Monday, the Fiji-born centre earning his first test call-up at the age of 27 after a superb Super Rugby season.
Timoci Tavatavanawai: Breaking Into the All Blacks Roster | Sports-Games
Timoci Tavatavanawai, a 27-year-old Fiji-born centre, has been named among five uncapped players in the All Blacks squad for the July series against France. His impressive Super Rugby season secured his call-up. Coach Scott Robertson emphasizes challenges in selection and praises debutants' efforts, especially Tavatavanawai's emotional success.
Tavatavanawai and Kirifi earn All Blacks call up for upcoming France test series
Three of the five new faces named in Scott Robertson’s first All Blacks class of 2025. L-R: Du’Plessis Kirifi, Fabian Holland & Timoci Tavatavanawai. Photo: All Blacks Neueli Mauafu | Reporter “We know that each of these players possesses the ability to make their mark in the black jersey and we look forward to working with them over the coming weeks,”- All Blacks coach Scott Robertson The All Blacks have named their 33 man …
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