Have All Blacks selections for Italy test gone far enough?

If Dave Rennie's first test week was bold, week two is rather conservative for Italy.

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PremiumAnalysisAnalysis byLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·9 Jul, 2026 06:01 PM5 mins to readLiam Napier is a Senior Sports Journalist and Rugby Correspondent for New Zealand's Herald.‌Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss the changes for the All Blacks second test.By Liam Napier in WellingtonA raft of changes, two new rookies and, yet, Dave Rennie’s second All Blacks team has a distinct conservative tinge to it. Radical rotation this is not.

Rennie’s first All Blacks squad in Christchurch last week featured surprise selections

Have All Blacks selections for Italy test gone far enough?

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