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Codie Taylor captains All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup series against Australia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:37 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Codie Taylor captains All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup series against Australia

Summary

Codie Taylor has been appointed captain of the New Zealand All Blacks for their upcoming two-test Bledisloe Cup series against Australia, scheduled for October 10 in Auckland and October 17 in Sydney. Taylor steps in for Ardie Savea, who is sidelined due to shoulder surgery. Scott Barrett returns to the squad after recovering from back surgery, having played just over 50 minutes of rugby this year. The All Blacks will face a Wallabies team buoyed by their recent upset victory over South Africa. New Zealand seeks to maintain a 53-test winning streak at Eden Park.

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•Codie Taylor named All Blacks captain for Bledisloe Cup series.
•Scott Barrett returns after limited play this year due to injury.
•All Blacks face Wallabies in Auckland on October 10 and Sydney on October 17.
•New Zealand aims to extend their winning streak at Eden Park.
•Wallabies enter the series following a win against South Africa.

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2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Codie Taylor to lead New Zealand All Blacks in rugby's Bledisloe Cup despite Scott Barrett's return

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Hooker Codie Taylor will lead New Zealand in its two-test Bledisloe Cup series against Australia next month, and former captain Scott Barrett has been recalled after playing barely an hour of rugby all year. Taylor was selected captain of the 34-strong All Blacks squad announced Tuesday for tests against the Wallabies in Auckland on Oct. 10 and Sydney on Oct. 17 in place of Ardie Savea, who is out of action after shoulder surgery.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE McMORRAN

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