Ardie Savea to captain All Blacks in Saturday's Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Wellington

The Moana Pasifika number eight predictably takes the reins from Scott Barrett - after confirmation the usual skipper's finger injury will see him sit out for the next fortnight.

Savea's captained the All Blacks eight times - five games in Australia and three at last year's World Cup in France.

Forwards coach Jason Ryan says it was an easy choice.



Codie Taylor's promoted to vice-captain with Savea moving up the ranks, while playmaker Harry Plummer's in the squad as injury cover for Blues teammate Stephen Perofeta.

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