Dave Rennie announces first All Blacks team, with Ruben Love winning big | Stuff.co.nz

all-important number 10 jersey to face France in Christchurch on Saturday. The Hurricanes playmaker will start ahead of the vastly experienced Beauden Barrett, with another option, Damien McKenzie, pushed to fullback. As a result, Will Jordan's on the right wing, a position he's only played a handful of times since the 2023 World Cup. Meanwhile, Chiefs captain Luke Jacobsen's been preferred at openside flanker, with Peter Lakai given a rare start at six, with captain Ardie Savea starting at number eight. There are two uncapped players in the reserves, with winger Fehi Fineangonofo and prop Xavier Numia poised for a test debut. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok:   / nzstuff   Instagram:   / nzstuff