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Heads! Andrew Saville saves Whitelock from embarrassing falcon

August 6, 2021

The 1 NEWS sport reporter was on hand to save Sam Whitelock from an embarrassing moment in front of the media. (Source: Other)

The All Blacks may owe 1 NEWS sports reporter Andrew Saville some thanks if they go on to maintain their winning streak at Eden Park against the Wallabies tomorrow night.

With some great awareness, Saville told All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock to duck mid-interview as a stray ball flew towards the media scrum.

Whitelock ducked just in time as the ball sailed over his left shoulder.

Unfazed, the big lock continued his answer, albeit with a wry grin on his face.

Having avoided the falcon, Whitelock will lead the All Blacks out tomorrow night in his 125th Test. The All Blacks have not lost to the Wallabies at Eden Park since 1986.

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