New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has reportedly approached retired Test centurion Sam Whitelock about playing for the All Blacks again this season. Whitelock’s retirement seemed set in stone following the 2023 Rugby World Cup final defeat against the Springboks in France, yet according to New Zealand’sWith over 150 caps, the France-based lock could surpass the world appearance record, adding a remarkable chapter to the 36-year-old’s career.Under new head coach Robertson, the Kiwis start their season with a two-Test home series against England in Dunedin on 6 July, before a match against Fiji in San Diego, USA, as part of New Zealand ’s 14-match schedule this year. The All Blacks will face the Boks in the Rugby Championship in back-to-back clashes in the Republic. The old rivals are set to lock horns on 31 August at Ellis Park, before a 7 September blockbuster in Cape Town, and for the first time at Cape Town Stadium.
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has reportedly approached retired Test centurion Sam Whitelock about playing for the All Blacks again this season. Whitelock’s retirement seemed set in stone following the 2023 Rugby World Cup final defeat against the Springboks in France, yet according to New Zealand ’sWith over 150 caps, the France-based lock could surpass the world appearance record, adding a remarkable chapter to the 36-year-old’s career.
Under new head coach Robertson, the Kiwis start their season with a two-Test home series against England in Dunedin on 6 July, before a match against Fiji in San Diego, USA, as part of New Zealand ’s 14-match schedule this year. The All Blacks will face the Boks in the Rugby Championship in back-to-back clashes in the Republic. The old rivals are set to lock horns on 31 August at Ellis Park, before a 7 September blockbuster in Cape Town, and for the first time at Cape Town Stadium
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