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AAP Sports News (Australia)
05-20-2001
RU: Oliver to lead All Blacks

By Harris Choy

WELLINGTON, May 20 NZPA - Otago's Anton Oliver becomes the first son of a former All
Black rugby captain to lead the side after his appointment as the 2001 skipper today.

Widely tipped to take over from Todd Blackadder, Oliver, 25, was confirmed as captain
when All Blacks coach Wayne Smith announced his 30-member training squad in Dunedin.

The squad feature seven newcomers - Chiefs winger Roger Randle, centre Keith Lowen
and second five-eighth Mark Ranby, Hurricanes blindside flanker Jerry Collins, ...

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