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All Blacks stars accuse critics of making Ardie Savea a ‘scapegoat’ over Scott Robertson backlash
2026/02/05 Report

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All Blacks Close Ranks as Ardie Savea Becomes the Face of a Bigger Storm

The fallout from All Blacks parting ways with head coach Scott Robertson has taken a personal turn, and few players have felt it more sharply than Ardie Savea.

In the weeks since Robertson’s dismissal, Savea has been framed by critics as the symbolic figure behind an alleged player-led revolt.


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Inside the All Blacks camp, however, that narrative is being firmly rejected. Senior players have made it clear: blaming Savea is not only inaccurate, it risks missing the deeper issues facing New Zealand rugby.

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