Ardie Savea crowned Kelvin R Tremain Player of the Year at 2019 ASB Rugby Awards

· Savea wins supreme award after winning Investec Super Rugby, All Black Player of the Year accolades · Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini first woman to win Tom French Māori Player of the Year · Crusaders’ Scott Robertson named ASB National Coach of the Year and Crusaders take adidas National Team of the

ALL BLACKS named for playoff match vs Wales

The All Blacks team has been named to play Wales in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final at Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, on Friday 1 November (Kick-off: 6.00PM, 10.00PM NZT) The matchday 23 is as follows (Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (44) 2. Dane Coles (68) 3. Nepo Laulala (24) 4. Brodie Retallick