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Mixed emotions for Dave Rennie after the All Blacks’ clunky 47-17 win over Italy in Wellington. Rennie was pleased a four-try burst in the 14 minutes after half-time turned the

The Japan-based Savea takes over from lock Scott Barrett, who is unavailable because of a back injury but likely would have relinquished the captaincy under a new, future-focused coaching regime.

Anton Segner became the first German-born player to turn out for rugby union's fabled New Zealand All Blacks team on Saturday. The back-row forward came on at half-time in New Zealand's 47-17 win against Italy in Wellington in the new Nations Championship.

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea speaks to media after the All Blacks team announcement at the Feilding Yellow Rugby Club. Video / Mark Mitchell All Blacks players will have to sit out a week of Super Rugby fixtures before participating in future Anzac Day tests.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Anton Segner is set to become the first player born in Germany to play for the New Zealand All Blacks when he makes his debut off the bench against Italy in the second round of rugby's Nations Championship on Saturday.

Anton Segner said he was "over the moon" after on Saturday becoming the first German-born player to represent the All Blacks, completing an unlikely dream first conceived as a nine-year-old in Frankfurt.

Dave Rennie is working on managing Ardie Savea's game-time which could see him missing the start of New Zealand's South African tour.

The All Blacks are scheduled to play against Italy on Saturday in Wellington for a Round 2 Nations Championship test match. Dave Rennie has announced a raft of changes for the run on team including two new rookies.