Skipper Ardie Savea says Jordan's leadership and rugby intelligence are just as important as the wing's try-scoring ability.
Rugby
Saturday 10:20pm
The All Blacks defeated Italy at Hnry Stadium in Wellington as Will Jordan broke the all-time try-scoring record for the All Blacks.
Saturday 8:08pm
Will Jordan's three tries in Wellington took him to the top of New Zealand's Test try-scoring tally as the home side recovered from another shaky start.
Saturday 7:49pm
Matatū's clash with the Hurricanes Poua was halted for about eight minutes after referee Erin Doherty suffered a facial injury in an accidental collision with a player.
Saturday 3:21pm
Rennie's All Blacks host Italy in Wellington today looking to fix a leaky defence and extend an 18-Test unbeaten run over the Azzurri, with Beauden Barrett left out again.
Saturday 2:01pm
Dave Rennie's plan has hard-working Savea starting against Italy and Ireland before he has a rest and returns for Tests against world champions.
Fri, Jul 10
Dave Rennie and his selectors have retained the spine of the team that beat France, but still could not find a place for their most experienced player.
Thu, Jul 9
Last weekend's Test against France was Wallace Sititi's first game since he was knocked out while playing for the Chiefs a month earlier.
Wed, Jul 8
Leaking 32 points and four tries against France has served to focus minds after the relief of victory in Christchurch.
Mon, Jul 6
The union says it's received 19 reports of verbal abuse towards referees in Wellington this season.
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Analysis: Positive play, plenty of tries, fewer kicks – the Nations Championship is living up to its promise, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sun, Jul 5
It was described as an "ambitious but deeply flawed" victory.
The All Blacks mixed exhilarating attack with moments of looseness before they closed out the Test against France.
The All Blacks play under new coach Dave Rennie for the first time in the inaugural Nations Championship.
Sat, Jul 4
The All Blacks played with their new-found optimism in Christchurch but perhaps could have used a little more pragmatism.
As the country feels a renewed sense of optimism over the All Blacks' future, the team's new skipper is drawing inspiration from the past.
Analysis: The new All Blacks head coach has access to a wealth of experience that predecessor Scott Robertson never had, writes Patrick McKendry.
Fri, Jul 3
The first-five's Super Rugby form has been rewarded for the Test against France, but the selectors have sprung a couple of surprises elsewhere.
Thu, Jul 2
Assistant coach Neil Barnes and playmaker Damian McKenzie say the All Blacks will take an optimistic mindset into the first Test against France.
Tue, Jun 30
New head coach Dave Rennie has made his presence felt ahead of the Nations Championship Test against France says assistant Jason Ryan.
Mon, Jun 29
The All Blacks head coach suggests the first-five may yet get around NZ Rugby eligibility rules.
Sun, Jun 28
The first of the three confirmed Anzac Day Tests, all in Brisbane, will be held next year.
The rule change was introduced in Ireland in 2023.
Health
Sat, Jun 27
Will Jordan – the sole specialist fullback in the All Blacks' squad – has a calf injury. The next best may be Jordie Barrett, writes Patrick McKendry.
Fri, Jun 26
Former All Black Ranger says he couldn't pass up the opportunity to get in the ring with former league star Manu Vatuvei.
Wed, Jun 24
