Speculation growing that Sam Cane could be replaced as All Blacks captain

Pressure is mounting on the All Blacks after another report that Sam Cane could be set to lose the captaincy for the two-test trip to South Africa as fallout continues from the Ireland series loss.

Earlier this week Stuff.co reported that a potential scenario would be Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock taking over the leadership for the Rugby Championship openers against the Springboks in early August, with incoming Joe Schmidt slotting into a hands-on role on Ian Foster’s coaching team.

The naming of the Rugby Championships squads – generally announced immediately after the early season tests – has been delayed this week due to NZ Rugby’s review into the 2-1 Irish series setback.

The All Blacks play the world champion Springboks in Mbombela on August 7 and at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park a week later.

Source: Stuff.co