All Blacks v France: Savea’s switch, rookies in spotlight

Ardie Savea’s future position is pivotal as All Blacks coach Scott Robertson prepares to announce his first lineup of the year, potentially including up to four rookies, amid Wallace Sititi’s injury. Sititi’s ankle surgery complicates plans to shift him to his preferred position at the back of the scrum, which had implications for Savea taking the No 7 jersey.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Ardie Savea’s playing position will help decide which new players join the All Blacks team because another player, Wallace Sititi, is hurt and can’t play.

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