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All Blacks Ring the Changes for Last Test Against South Africa
Richie Mo'unga returns after a 2023 World Cup final appearance as New Zealand reshuffles its lineup to try to level the series, officials said.
- On Saturday, the All Blacks will face South Africa in Baltimore for the series decider, with 35-year-old Codie Taylor named captain to replace the injured Ardie Savea.
- All Blacks coach Dave Rennie made nine changes to the squad following last Saturday's 29-24 loss in Johannesburg, as the team trails South Africa 2-1 in the four-match series.
- 32-Year-Old Richie Mo'unga returns at halfback for his first Test since the World Cup final in Paris, while Patrick Tuipulotu and Anton Lienert-Brown also join the starting side.
- Rennie stated every player has worked hard over seven weeks to prepare, emphasizing the team's determination to end the tour with a proud performance and draw the series against the Springboks.
- The final Test at Bank Stadium supports efforts to boost rugby's profile in the United States ahead of the 2031 World Cup, positioning the match as part of long-term growth initiatives.
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Rennie rings nine changes as All Blacks chase series draw in Baltimore against Boks
Codie Taylor dropped for Test 3, recalled to CAPTAIN the All Blacks for Test 4. The veteran hooker replaces injured Ardie Savea as Dave Rennie makes 9 changes for Saturday’s series decider vs South Africa in Baltimore.
·Cape Town, South Africa
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The Straits TimesAll Blacks ring the changes for last test against South Africa
BALTIMORE, Sept 10 : New Zealand have named Codie Taylor as captain, recalled flyhalf Richie Mo’unga and made wholesale changes to their forward pack for the fourth and final test against South Africa in Baltimore on Saturday.• Taylor had been dropped for last weekend’s third test in Johannesburg but o
·Singapore, Singapore
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Veteran hooker Taylor recalled for All Blacks in Springboks decider
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Codie Taylor captain, nine changes: the composition of the All Blacks against the Springboks in Baltimore unveiled....
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