The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the squad for the 2020 Investec Rugby Championship. The 35-strong squad is as follows (with age, Investec Super Rugby club, province and Test caps. New All Blacks in bold): Forwards: Hookers Asafo Aumua
RugbyHeartland News
Squads Named for North v South
The two teams for the eagerly-anticipated Steinlager North v South match at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday 5 September have been named. The teams are as follows: The North team Forwards: 1. Karl Tu'inukuafe 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Ofa Tuungafasi, 4. Patrick Tuipulotu (captain), 5. Tupou Vaa'i, 6. Akira Ioane, 7. Ardie
North v South teams to contest two trophies
Te Matau a Māui – The Fishhook of Māui (left) and the Loving Cup (right) New North v South trophy named Te Matau a Māui – The Fishhook of Māui The Loving Cup to be contested for the first time since 1932 Two trophies of different eras and origins will be up for grabs during the Steinlager North v South
WELLINGTON : PREVIEW 2020
Beaten finalists in 2019, the Wellington Lions will be hoping to go one better this year and lift their first overall national title since 2000. Coach: Leo Crowley Home ground: Sky Stadium 2019: Second in Premiership (losing finalist) Talking points Du’Plessis Kirifi returns as captain of the Lions after leading the side to the final in 2019. At
OTAGO : PREVIEW 2020
With a new coach on board and plenty of local talent to call on, Otago are shaping as one of the key contenders in the Championship division for 2020. Coach: Tom Donnelly Home Ground: Forsyth Barr Stadium 2019: Third in Championship Talking points There will be no shortage of pride in the Otago jersey this