# Segner to become first German-born All Black

Ruben Segner is set to make history as the first German-born player to represent New Zealand's All Blacks in rugby. The milestone underscores the growing international diversity of the team and spotlights German rugby's development.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c05yrn5q3q5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:35:55 GMT