Du’Plessis Kirifi Given Captaincy as All Blacks XV Name Team for Munster

A New Leader for the All Blacks XV

The All Blacks XV have named their team for their upcoming match against Munster, with Du’Plessis Kirifi being given the captaincy. Kirifi, who plays for the Blues in Super Rugby, will lead a side that includes several other players with All Blacks experience, such as Beauden Barrett, Rieko Ioane and Anton Lienert-Brown.

A Tough Test for the All Blacks XV

The All Blacks XV will face a tough test against Munster, who are one of the most successful clubs in European rugby. Munster have won the Heineken Cup four times and have also been crowned PRO14 champions on eight occasions. The match will be a good opportunity for the All Blacks XV to test themselves against top-level opposition.

The All Blacks XV Team

The All Blacks XV team for the match against Munster is as follows: 1. Ethan de Groot 2. Ricky Riccitelli 3. Tyrel Lomax 4. Josh Dickson 5. Josh Goodhue 6. Cullen Grace 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi (c) 8. Akira Ioane 9. Finlay Christie 10. Beauden Barrett 11. Will Jordan 12. Anton Lienert-Brown 13. Rieko Ioane 14. George Bridge 15. Jordie Barrett

A Chance for Kirifi to Impress

The match against Munster will be a good opportunity for Kirifi to impress the All Blacks selectors. Kirifi has been in good form for the Blues this season and will be looking to show that he is capable of leading the All Blacks XV to victory.