Read to skipper All Blacks

Kieran Read will captain New Zealand for the first time when the All Blacks tackle Italy on Saturday.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2012 - 08:44

Kieran Read will captain New Zealand for the first time when the All Blacks tackle Italy on Saturday.

The 27-year-old takes over from Richie McCaw, who has been granted a rest after playing in the tour opener against Scotland last week.

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