13 May 2024

All Blacks captain Sam Cane announces retirement

From Checkpoint, 4:29 pm on 13 May 2024

All Blacks captain Sam Cane this afternoon announced his impending retirement from international rugby nearly 12 years after making his debut. Cane will be eligible for selection this year - if new coach Scott Robertson wants him - but will step away in 2025. Having played 95 Tests for New Zealand if Cane doesn't pull on the jersey again his last game for the All Blacks will have been last year's Rugby World Cup final loss to France. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.