Leicester Fainga'anuku embraces versatile role for All Blacks northern tour

Friday 30 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 8:41am

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Leicester Fainga'anuku has been recalled to the All Blacks squad for next month's tests in the UK. Head coach Dave Rennie has labelled the player a hybrid, naming him as a loose forward. The 27-year-old Crusader says he takes pride in his ability to play multiple positions.

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1. RNZFri 30 Oct, 4:42am

   All Blacks: 'Hybrid' Leicester Fainga'anuku relishes chance to make full use of 'superpowers' (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 30 Oct, 7:00am

   Fainga'anuku’s hybrid role: ‘Don’t see myself as midfielder or loosey’ (opens in new tab)

   • Leicester Fainga'anuku takes pride in his versatility in unique role for All Blacks (opens in new tab) Fri 30 Oct, 8:41am