So’oialo to lead the All Blacks

Sep 2 2008 Weatern Mail RODNEY So’oialo will captain New Zealand against his native Samoa on his 50th All Blacks Test in New Plymouth tomorrow. The Moto’otua-born loose-forward will lead the Kiwis from No.8, replacing regular skipper Richie McCaw who will be absent due to a rib injury. Adam Thomson partners So’oialo and Jerome Kaino in the back-row. North Harbour pair Anthony Boric and Anthony Tuitavake replace... [read full story]