All Blacks v Wallabies: Dave Rennie makes several changes for Bledisloe Cup finale

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has announced eight changes to the matchday squad for the final Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Sydney. The team aims to maintain momentum following their previous victory, despite several injuries.
Why it matters
The Bledisloe Cup is a major event in international rugby, and roster changes significantly impact team strategy and performance expectations.
With the Bledisloe Cup locked away for another year, All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named a new-look side for the second test against the Wallabies in Sydney.
Rennie and his fellow selectors have named eight changes to the matchday 23 who claimed a 50-19 win at Eden Park, though just three of those are in the run-on XV.
George Bower will start at loosehead prop, Fabian Holland returns to start at lock, while Josh Moorby starts on the left wing with Leroy Carter ruled out due to injury.
There is plenty of change on the bench, with only three returning players this week.
Samisoni Taukei’aho and Xavier Numia will provide cover at hooker and loosehead respectively, Du’Plessis Kirifi makes his All Blacks return as loose forward cover, Cortez Ratima will back up Cam Roigard at halfback, while midfielder Timoci Tavatavanawai has also been added to the 23.
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