Flanker Sam Cane has been appointed as the captain for the upcoming rugby tournament in France, where New Zealand will strive for an unprecedented fourth title. However, loosehead prop Moody, who previously participated in the 2015 and 2019 tournaments, will not be joining the team due to an ankle injury. Coach Ian Foster stated that Moody is expected to be ready to play in about two weeks, but the decision was made to prioritize his recovery and ensure he gets some game time before the World Cup. Despite suffering a knee injury, second-row player Retallick was included in the World Cup squad, with his return date uncertain. Whitelock, Retallick’s frequent partner in the second row, was also chosen for his fourth World Cup. Centre Ennor, who sustained a knee injury, was replaced by Havili. Notably, loose forward Finau, who made an impressive debut in his last test, did not make the cut, but he will travel to Europe as injury cover, along with scrumhalf Weber and uncapped hooker Bell. The All Blacks’ warm-up match against South Africa will serve as their final preparation before facing the host nation France on September 8 in their World Cup campaign opener. The New Zealand World Cup squad consists of a strong and talented group of forwards and backs, including experienced players like Cane, Smith, and Barrett.
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