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    Ardie Savea might be one of rugby's biggest names - but one particular player wasn't in awe of the All Blacks vice-captain when he popped in on his new Super Rugby team this week

    Ardie Savea might be one of rugby's biggest names - but one particular player wasn't in awe of the All Blacks vice-captain when he popped in on his new Super Rugby team this week


    Tana Umaga
    Tana Umaga
    The former World Rugby player of the year will inject his significant presence into Moana Pasifika next season - after ending a long tenure with the Hurricanes.

    Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga says it was great to have a second Savea on deck at their new training base at North Harbour Stadium.



    Savea's older brother and former All Blacks wing Julian is already part of the Moana squad.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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