All Blacks captain Ardie Savea set for shoulder surgery, likely out for 2026‎

Captain Ardie Savea will have surgery on his damaged shoulder and likely won't play again in 2026 as the All Blacks count the injury cost of their Greatest Rivalry rugby series in South Africa. Savea dislocated his shoulder during the third test of the four-test series which South Africa won 3-1. The duration of his rehabilitation will not be known until his surgery has been done but it is likely to be months, immediately ruling him out of next month's Bledisloe Cup series against Australia.