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Beauden Barrett to captain All Blacks for first time against Wales

Barrett will lead New Zealand in his 149th test when the teams meet in Cardiff.

By TSP Staff
Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Nov. 7, 2026, when Wales played Japan in the Nations Championship. The venue hosts Wales and New Zealand on Nov. 14.

Beauden Barrett will captain New Zealand for the first time when he makes his 149th test appearance against Wales on Saturday in Cardiff.

The All Blacks announced their lineup Friday, making eight changes to the starting XV after a win over Scotland. Anton Segner and Fehi Fineanganofo are set to make their first test starts. Will Jordan is out with a hamstring injury.

Coach Dave Rennie cited Barrett’s experience when announcing the appointment. The match at Principality Stadium is scheduled to kick off at 2:10 p.m. local time.

Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Nov. 7, 2026, when Wales played Japan in the Nations Championship. The venue hosts Wales and New Zealand on Nov. 14. (File photo) Bearas / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0.

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  1. https://www.allblacks.com/news/all-blacks/all-blacks-name-side-for-wales-clash-in-cardiff