Anton Segner Selected in New Zealand Squad to Face Italy as the First Germany-Born All Black
The 24-year-old backrower would become the first Germany-born player to represent New Zealand after 11 changes from the France win.
- On Saturday, 24-year-old flanker Anton Segner will become the first German-born player to represent the New Zealand All Blacks, debuting off the bench against Italy in the Nations Championship.
- Head coach Dave Rennie made 11 changes to the lineup that defeated France 34-32 in the tournament opener, balancing player development with competitive intensity for the Italian challenge.
- Born in Frankfurt, Segner moved to New Zealand at age 15 as an exchange student, later joining the Auckland-based Blues after leading the Christchurch-based Crusaders under-20 team.
- Alongside Segner, winger Josh Moorby makes his international debut, while Rennie inserted Sam Darry and Tyrel Lomax into the starting pack to provide fresh options.
- Historically, the All Blacks have won all 17 previous test encounters with Italy, though Rennie emphasized the Six Nations team remains capable of challenging any opponent.
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All Blacks make five changes for Italy Nations Championship clash
Leroy Carter was a surprise choice to start on the left wing for Saturday's Test in Wellington, replacing Caleb Clarke from the All Blacks side that beat France 34-32 in Christchurch a week earlier, while Billy Proctor comes in at outside centre. Prop Tyrel Lomax, lock Tupou Vaa'i and flanker Wallace Sititi also come into the XV. Among six new faces on the replacements bench are the German-born loose forward Anton Segner and wing Josh Moorby, wh…
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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.
All Blacks make five changes for Italy
Ethan de Groot has retained his spot starting at loosehead prop for the All Blacks game against Italy this weekend. Photo: Getty Images The All Blacks have made five changes to the starting XV and six changes to the reserves for this weekend's sold out test against Italy in Wellington.
Anton Segner, a native of Frankfurt, is about to make his first appearance for the rugby national team of New Zealand. The famous All Blacks appointed the Hessen to their squad.
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