Du’Plessis Kirifi left out of All Blacks squad
Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi was omitted from the All Blacks squad selection, with Luke Jacobson chosen ahead of him.
Du'Plessis Kirifi, the Hurricanes co-captain, was not included in the All Blacks squad announcement. The selectors opted for Luke Jacobson in the position instead. Kirifi, who is contracted to NZ Rugby until the end of 2027, had been a major talking point in discussions around the squad.
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