All Blacks reshape Bledisloe Cup squad as 2027 Rugby World Cup builds

New Zealand appointed Codie Taylor captain while Ardie Savea is absent, recalled Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell, and lost Ruben Love to injury. The All Blacks defend a 53-test Eden Park streak against a resurgent Australia, while the expanded 24-team 2027 Rugby World Cup begins drawing attention with its first round of 16 and major attendance ambitions.