Dave Rennie backs continuity in All Blacks squad for Scotland Test
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has selected a consistent squad for the upcoming Test match against Scotland. The team is managing the recent loss of their Head of Security while preparing for the match at Murrayfield.
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All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has opted for consistency in selection for their Nations Championship clash against Scotland this weekend at Murrayfield.
Rennie has named a largely settled side after their two recent Bledisloe Cup victories over Australia, making only five changes, most of them from the bench.
Codie Taylor will once again lead the side in Ardie Savea’s absence, where he will be joined by Ethan de Groot and Fletcher Newell in the front row.
The impressive locking duo of Fabian Holland and Scott Barrett continue in the second row, following standout performances in Sydney three weeks ago.
Like the tight-five, the back row remains from the Bledisloe Cup, with the powerful and versatile combination of Tupou Vaa’i, Peter Lakai, and Wallace Sititi set to take on Scotland’s in-form trio.
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