All Blacks squad: Five takeaways as Scott Robertson provides 'clear' Ardie Savea sign but 'utter devastation' for unlucky quartet

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04/08/2025 10:25

Our five takeaways from Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship.

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