Ardie Suemalo Savea is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who plays as a Number 8 or Flanker for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby and Wellington in the Bunnings NPC. He was named the 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year. From Wikipedia
Vice-captain Ardie Savea steps into the captaincy with selectors evaluating Patrick Tuipulotu or Tupou Vaa'i as back-row cover.
