The All Blacks loose forward will captain the Super Rugby side this season, having parted ways with the Hurricanes.

Savea wants the players to see his commitment matches theirs.

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04 Feb: The Hurricanes' depth at first-five continues to be tested after a knee injury to Lucas Cashmore in training

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03 Feb: The family pecking order remains clear at Moana Pasifika - despite Ardie Savea being named as the new skipper of the Super Rugby side

02 Feb: An element of frustration from Ireland's stand-in coach Simon Easterby despite starting their Six Nations campaign with a win over England

02 Feb: Ireland have kickstarted their bid for a third straight Six Nations crown with a 27-22 win over England spearheaded by two New Zealand-born players

02 Feb: Scotland's fended off a fierce Italian comeback to open their Six Nations campaign with a 31-19 win at Murrayfield

01 Feb: England flanker Ben Curry is fired up for their crunch Six Nations rugby opener against Ireland tomorrow morning

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