Whitelock takes over All Blacks captaincy

By Amy Tennery
Updated October 20 2021 - 11:32am, first published 11:27am
The All Blacks have reverted to Sam Whitelock as skipper for their tour to the US and Europe.
The All Blacks have reverted to Sam Whitelock as skipper for their tour to the US and Europe.

Stalwart All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock will take over the New Zealand captaincy ahead of the Northern Tour, assistant coach John Plumtree told reporters on Tuesday, days ahead of a Test match against the United States.

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