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Luke Jacobson Steps Up as Captain | Auckland News
Luke Jacobson, a surprise captain for the All Blacks’ clash against the Sharks, found out his new role right before kickoff — a thrilling twist from coach Dave Rennie. Though unprepared, Jacobson embraced the honor and is laser-focused on fixing the scrum and penalty issues from their previous win over the Stormers. With South Africa looming as their next test, this match is a crucial tune-up, especially as the Sharks bring fierce physicality and aerial threats. Despite early morning rain and past struggles with high kicks, Jacobson’s team is ready to attack with confidence, trusting their…
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