Sam Whitelock determined to avoid more family misfortune in Wales

Sam Whitelock does not want to emulate family history when he captains New Zealand against Wales today.

Sam Whitelock determined to avoid more family misfortune in Wales
Sat, 25 Nov, 2017 - 00:00

The Crusaders lock leads his country for a first time, taking over leadership duties from the injured Kieran Read.

The All Blacks are seeking a 30th successive victory over Wales, but the last time they lost — 13-8 in 1953 — Whitelock’s grandfather George Nelson Dalzell played for New Zealand.

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