Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell will stand as a New Zealand First candidate at this year’s election.
Randell played 51 tests for the All Blacks between 1997 and 2002, captaining the side 22 times.
He also had a lengthy career with Otago and the Highlanders, as well a stint with London side Saracens.
Randell is reportedly set to contest the Tukituki seat, currently held by National’s Catherine Wedd.
According to Stuff, Randell’s candidacy was set to be announced last Sunday at a New Zealand First public meeting in Hastings, which was postponed due to Cyclone Vaianu.
The Tukituki seat takes in the Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay areas.
Despite his Otago connections, Randell was born in Hastings and attended Lindisfarne College.
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Randell is reportedly set to contest the Tukituki seat, currently held by National’s Catherine Wedd.
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