All Blacks captain Ardie Savea may have revealed where he is set to play his club rugby next season after dropping a major hint on social media.
With Moana Pasifika no longer operating and his sabbatical in Japan now over, the 32-year-old is currently without a Super Rugby Pacific side, sparking intense speculation over where one of world rugby’s biggest stars will land for the 2027 campaign.
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Savea fuels Blues speculation
During a social media interaction, Savea was asked directly whether fans could expect to see him lining up for the Blues next season.
Instead of dismissing the suggestion, the All Blacks skipper responded with a joke that has only added fuel to the rumours.
“You gotta ask Rieko. Rieko’s the boss. Whatever Rieko says, I do.”
The “Rieko” in question is fellow All Black Rieko Ioane, who recently returned to the Blues after completing his sabbatical with Irish giants Leinster.
While Savea’s response was clearly made in jest, it is the clearest indication yet that a move to Auckland could be on the cards.
A huge boost for the Blues?
If Savea does join the Blues, it would reunite two of New Zealand’s biggest names at club level and hand the former Super Rugby champions a huge boost ahead of the 2027 season.
The versatile loose forward remains one of the world’s premier players and captained the All Blacks throughout the recent international window, making his next club move one of the biggest talking points in New Zealand rugby.
No official announcement has been made, but Savea’s playful response has certainly got supporters talking—and the prospect of seeing him in Blues colours suddenly appears far more realistic than before.
All Blacks Handed NIGHTMARE Route to 2027 Rugby World Cup Final
The All Blacks have been handed a potentially brutal route to the 2027 Rugby World Cup final after being drawn alongside hosts Australia in one of the tournament’s toughest pools.
With the competition expanding to 24 teams and introducing a Round of 16 for the first time, New Zealand can already map out their possible path to the Webb Ellis Cup — and it is packed with danger.
Pool A: A Trans-Tasman Showdown
New Zealand have been drawn in Pool A with Australia, creating one of the marquee clashes of the group stage. The All Blacks and Wallabies are expected to battle for top spot, with the pool winner earning a potentially more favourable route through the knockout stages.
Under the tournament format, the top two teams from each pool automatically qualify for the Round of 16, while the four best third-placed teams across all pools also advance.
For New Zealand, the objective will be simple: finish first in Pool A.
Round of 16: A Third-Placed Opponent Awaits
If the All Blacks top Pool A, they will face one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams in the Round of 16.
Based on the draw, that opponent would come from Pools C, E or F. Possible challengers could include:
- Samoa, USA or Japan (Pool E)
- Wales or Tonga (Pool F)
- One of the emerging contenders from Pool C
On paper, this should represent a manageable first knockout assignment for New Zealand.
