All Blacks to 'double down' on Dave Rennie's blueprint for third Boks Test
The All Blacks rugby team is preparing for the third Test against the Springboks by committing to head coach Dave Rennie's optimistic, high-tempo game plan. Despite a recent loss in Cape Town, the team aims to improve their execution and capitalize on scoring opportunities in the upcoming match.
Why it matters
This match is a pivotal decider in a high-profile international rugby series, influencing team momentum ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
The All Blacks won’t be going into their shells at FNB Stadium in this weekend’s pivotal third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series, instead preparing to “double down” on head coach Dave Rennie’s “optimistic” style of play.
The Kiwis surrendered their advantage in the four-Test series with a 33-26 defeat to the Springboks in Cape Town over the weekend, having won the first Test in Johannesburg by 33 points to 16.
Now on their way back to the altitude of Soweto, New Zealand are hoping to rebound from their first loss under Rennie with a performance that can affirm their game plan ahead of a series finale in Baltimore and a Rugby World Cup next October.
Speaking to media after an All Blacks training session on Tuesday morning, assistant coach Tamati Ellison was emphatic when asked about staying true to the plan and maintaining a high tempo in game three.
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