Aidan Ross – Prop – Australia
- Position: Loosehead Prop
- Height / Weight: 189 cm / 111 kg
- All Blacks Caps: 1 Test (vs Ireland, 2022)
- Current Club: Queensland Reds from July 2025
- Wallabies Caps: 2 (as of 2025)
Bio & Eligibility:
Aidan Ross was born in Gosford, NSW, Australia, but moved to New Zealand as a child. After his All Blacks debut in 2022, he is now eligible for Australia having completed the three-year stand-down. In 2025, he made his Wallabies debut, crossing the Tasman for a second time in his international career.
Ross brings scrummaging power and front-row experience, strengthening Australia’s pack with his Kiwi-honed skills.
Gus (Pita Gus) Sowakula – Flanker / Number 8 – Fiji
- Position: Flanker / Number 8
- Height / Weight: 195 cm / 110 kg
- All Blacks Caps: 2 (2022)
- Current Club: Clermont (France)
- Fiji Caps: Debuted for Fiji in 2025
Bio & Eligibility:
Pita Gus Nacagilevu Sowakula (born 26 October 1994, Lautoka, Fiji) played for New Zealand (All Blacks) in 2022, earning two caps. After standing down, he made his debut for Fiji in 2025.
Known for his powerful carries, breakdown strength, and versatility in the back row, he adds both international experience and physicality to the Fijian pack.
QUIZ: Can you name these retro All Blacks?
Renowned for their international dominance, the All Blacks are widely regarded as one of the most successful teams in sporting history. From legendary captains to game-changing backs and fearless forwards, generations of players have built a legacy that few can match.
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With Rugby World Cup triumphs in 1987, 2011, and 2015—and as the first nation to ever retain the title—the All Blacks’ past is packed with iconic moments and unforgettable names.
Now it’s your turn: can you recognise these retro All Blacks players? Test your knowledge of the legends who shaped the black jersey.
