The three-time Penrith Panthers premiership-winner appointment comes after Dolphins forward Jesse Bromwich recently called an end to his international career days after the Pacific Championships squad was announced.
Bromwich had been a key piece of the New Zealand setup since his debut back in 2012 and has earned 33 caps for the international side.
James Fisher-Harris was officially confirmed as the new Kiwis captain on Saturday night in Auckland at a gathering that included both the New Zealand and New Zealand ‘A’ squads, as well as former international captains, including the likes of Ruben Wiki, Stephen Kearney, Adam Blair and Nathan Cayless.
I’m proud to represent my family and the people from where I’m from (in Northland). It’ll be a special moment leading my teammates out against Toa Samoa at Eden Park.”
