Savea captain, four new names in Rennie's All Blacks squad

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Dave Rennie is announcing his squad for the inaugural World Rugby Nations Championship at 12pm.

Follow Patrick McKendry's live updates here.

The All Blacks play France in Christchurch on July 4, Italy in Wellington on July 11 and Ireland at Eden Park on July 18.

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