Anton Segner debuts for New Zealand as first Germany-born All Black
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Anton Segner is set to make his debut for the New Zealand All Blacks against Italy on July 10. The backrower from the Auckland-based Blues is the first player born in Germany to be selected for the team. Head coach Dave Rennie made 11 changes to the lineup that defeated France 34-32 in the tournament opener. Among the other debutants is winger Josh Moorby. Segner moved to New Zealand at age 15 and has progressed through various levels of local rugby, leading to his selection for the All Blacks.
- •Segner born in Frankfurt, moved to New Zealand in 2017
- •Rennie made 11 changes after victory over France
- •Josh Moorby also set to debut in the match
- •Segner led Crusaders under-20 team before joining Blues
- •All Blacks respect Italy's capability in competition
- 6:03 AMESPN Rugby — German-born Segner to debut off bench vs. Italy
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Anton Segner selected in New Zealand squad to face Italy as the first Germany-born All Black
"Anton Segner is set to become the first player born in Germany to play for the New Zealand All Blacks when he makes his debut off the bench against Italy in the second round of rugby's Nations Championship on Saturday. The 24-year-old backrower from the Auckland-based Blues was selected by head coach Dave Rennie among 11 changes to the lineup that beat France 34-32 in the tournament opener. Segner will make his debut along with winger Josh Moorby.
"Anton Segner is set to become the first player born in Germany to play for the New Zealand All Blacks when he makes his debut off the bench against Italy in the second round of rugby's Nations Championship on Saturday.
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External links- ESPN RugbyJul 9, 2026, 6:03 AMGerman-born Segner to debut off bench vs. Italy
Anton Segner is set to become the first player born in Germany to play for the New Zealand All Blacks when he makes his debut off the bench against Italy in the second round of rugby's Nations Championship on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:08 AMAnton Segner selected in New Zealand squad to face Italy as the first Germany-born All Black
Anton Segner is set to become the first player born in Germany to play for the New Zealand All Blacks when he makes his debut off the bench against Italy in the second round of rugby's Nations Championship on Saturday. The 24-year-old backrower from the Auckland-based Blues was selected by head coach Dave Rennie among 11 changes to the lineup that beat France 34-32 in the tournament opener. Segner will make his debut along with winger Josh Moorby.
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