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Live sport on SN this weekendBeauden Barrett to captain All Blacks for first time against Wales
Sport Nation • November 13th, 2026 3:00 am
Beauden Barrett | Photo: David Neilson/Photosport
Beauden Barrett will captain the All Blacks for the first time when they face Wales at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in that latest round of the Nations Championship.
The fullback takes on the role in his 149th Test, while loose forward Anton Segner and wing Fehi Fineanganofo have been named to make their first Test starts. Segner is set for his fifth appearance, with Fineanganofo preparing for his second Test.
“Beauden brings such valuable experience and is massively respected by us all. Captaining the All Blacks in a Test is an honour that I know he doesn’t take lightly, so it’ll be a proud day for him and his whānau,” head coach Dave Rennie said.
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There are eight changes to the starting side that defeated Scotland last weekend, with ten changes overall to the match-day 23.
Prop George Bower, hooker Asafo Aumua, Segner and halfback Cortez Ratima move from the bench into the starting lineup. Lock Josh Lord, first five Richie Mo’unga, midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown and Fineanganofo also come into the side.
Hooker George Bell, prop Xavier Numia, lock Jamie Hannah, loose forwards Ethan Blackadder and Leicester Fainga’anuku, and halfback Kyle Preston are named among the reserves. They join prop Pasilio Tosi and outside back Rieko Ioane.
“We have created good depth in this group and there is a lot of competition for places. We have selected a strong side with 757 caps," Rennie added.
“Wales are a proud rugby nation and building nicely under Steve Tandy. We are well aware of the threat they pose and the challenge of playing in front of a passionate crowd at Principality Stadium.”
Kick-off is set for 3.10am Sunday (NZ Time).
All Blacks side to play Wales
1. George Bower, 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Fletcher Newell, 4. Scott Barrett, 5. Josh Lord, 6. Anton Segner, 7. Peter Lakai, 8. Wallace Sititi, 9. Cortez Ratima, 10. Richie Mo’unga, 11. Josh Moorby, 12. Anton Lienert-Brown, 13. Quinn Tupaea, 14. Fehi Fineanganofo, 15. Beauden Barrett (captain)
Bench: 16. George Bell, 17. Xavier Numia, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Jamie Hannah, 20. Ethan Blackadder, 21. Leicester Fainga’anuku, 22. Kyle Preston, 23. Rieko Ioane.
Unavailable due to injury: Will Jordan (hamstring).
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