All Blacks backline utility David Havili has been confirmed as the new Crusaders captain for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific.
With 128 appearances under his belt since debuting with the Crusaders in 2015, Havili was named vice-captain in 2020 and has long been part of the leadership group..
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Havili also captained his provincial side, the Tasman Mako, to the 2019 and 2020 National Provincial Championship (NPC) titles, and no stranger to captaining Crusaders.
The 30-year-old led the side on several occasions over the years when his predecessor, Scott Barrett, was unavailable for selection.
Returning to camp this week after his fifth All Blacks tour, Havili will be addressing the squad for the first time Wednesday morning as captain.
His maturity and wealth of experience will lead the team next week in their first preseason game, against the Blues at Kirwee Rugby Club on Friday, January 31.