Sam Cane will not regain the All Blacks captaincy immediately when he returns to the team
Sam Cane will not regain the All Blacks captaincy immediately when he returns to the team
4 October 2021
Cane - appointed skipper last year - hasn't played a test this year after undergoing pectoral and shoulder surgery after an injury in March.
It's hoped he can return to rugby via a shock Heartland Championship appearance this week.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster says Ardie Savea will remain the symbolic leader of the side until they head north and they'll re-assess after.
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