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Justin Tipuric is Wales' new captain but is unlikely to be their openside against New Zealand

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Justin Tipuric is Wales' new captain but is unlikely to be their openside against New Zealand

Wayne Pivac has named Justin Tipuric as his new captain. He has played three games since coming back from a 15-month absence due to a shattered scapula. PIVAC suggests that Tipuri's experience and likely to be a starter against New Zealand led to his selection.

Justin Tipuric is Wales' new captain. He will play in the back row against New Zealand. Tommy Reffell is the incumbent openside flanker. If he is in a starting line-up against the All Blacks, he will be wearing the No. 7 shirt. Tipuri will shift to No 6. Christ Tshiunza is being groomed as a six. He can operate at second row. Pivac wants to fill this role ahead of next year's World Cup. Jac Morgan has been playing extremely well this season. His Ospreys team drew against Stormers two weekends ago. They play together.

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