Brotherhood Over Blame: All Blacks Defend Savea at Super Rugby Launch
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At the 2026 Super Rugby launch, the shadow of Scott Robertson’s departure loomed large, but senior All Blacks were quick to shift the focus toward internal solidarity. Patrick Tuipulotu and Codie Taylor led a vocal defense of Ardie Savea, branding the rumors of a player-led coup as "totally unfair" and "disappointing." Joined by rising star Wallace Sititi, the trio made it clear that pinning the coaching change on one man is just lazy finger-pointing. Their message was simple: Ardie shouldn't have to carry the blame for a decision that came down to the whole team's performance. See below:
'Totally unfair' - Wallace Sititi, Codie Taylor and Patrick Tuipulotu responded to the talk around Ardie Savea's role in Scott Robertson's axing pic.twitter.com/s8y4iwHO9p
— Jamie Wall (@JamieWall2) February 4, 2026
