Scott Barrett was named captain of the All Blacks on Monday by head coach Scott Robertson, as he unveiled his first squad for a two-Test series against England next month.
Barrett takes over from Sam Cane, who stepped down having skippered New Zealand since 2020. Cane was not considered for the squad because of injury.
Robertson made loose forward and 2023 world player of the year Ardie Savea his vice-captain along with Barrett's brother, the centre Jordie.
'I'm hugely honoured and grateful for the opportunity,' the 30-year-old Scott Barrett said at the squad unveiling in Christchurch.
'I'm excited about what's ahead and understand it's a huge job with a lot of pressure, but excited to see where this team is going.'
