2026 SQUAD
Ardie Savea
Loose Forward
Biography
Ardie has established himself as one of Wellington rugby’s most accomplished players. A product of Rongotai College and Oriental-Rongotai, he progressed through New Zealand Secondary Schools
before making his Lions debut in 2012. Renowned for his energy, powerful ball carrying and physicality, Ardie has gone on to become a world-class loose forward, highlighted by being named World Rugby
Player of the Year in 2023 and All Blacks captain in 2026.
36 matches | 17 tries | 85 points total
Current - Nov, 2025
Nickname:
Ardz
Date of birth:
14/10/1993
Club:
Oriental-Rongotai
Instagram:
@ardiesavea
Height (cm):
188
Weight (kg):
100
Debut:
v Manawatu, Palmerston North, 24/08/2012