Winger Rene Ranger has been handed his first All Black start after being named on the wing for Saturday's second Tri-Nations test against South Africa in Wellington.

Tana Umaga believes Blues have the strength in depth to cope without Rene Ranger after the centre was ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season.

Four rugby players who have worn the All Blacks jersey - Rene Ranger, Hika Elliot, Carlos Spencer and Troy Flavell - will also be in action.

The list of All Blacks and Super Rugby representatives in Apple TV's Chief of War includes Kees Meeuws, Piri Weepu, Rene Ranger, Frank Bunce, Troy Flavell, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, and Pita Alatini, who ...