David Havili appointed as new Crusaders captain

Wednesday 15 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 15 Jan 2025, 10:55am

In this story All Blacks, Crusaders, Scott Barrett, David Havili

The Crusaders have confirmed that midfielder David Havili will captain the team for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Havili replaces Scott Barrett, who will step down from the role to focus on All Blacks captaincy. The 30-year-old described the appointment as a proud and humbling moment.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldWed 15 Jan 2025, 10:00am

   Crusaders confirm David Havili as new captain (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 15 Jan 2025, 10:35am

   All Blacks back David Havili the new Crusaders captain (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 15 Jan 2025, 10:55am

   'Blown away': Havili to captain Crusaders (opens in new tab)