Rugby union flanker for Tasman and the Crusaders. Son of former All Blacks coach Todd Blackadder; part of New Zealand’s spine as the US push and Atlantic tests shape the rugby calendar.
South Africa has taken a 2-1 lead in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with Baltimore set to host the fourth Test. World Rugby is exploring US games to boost revenue and profile, while unions weigh the idea against potential backlash from traditional locales.