Rennie's reshuffle: The bold blindside change holding key to Eden Park supremacy

Dave Rennie could remodel his forward pack and make a bold blindside move for Ireland.

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Liam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·15 Jul, 2026 05:01 AM5 mins to read‌Chris Reive and Nathan Limm from Herald sport react to Brendon McCullum's sacking, the World Cup semi-final line-up, and the All Blacks' win over Italy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYAll Blacks v Ireland, Saturday, 7.10pmListen to live commentary on Newstalk ZB Sport and iHeartRadioThe problematic blindside flanker position could again be thrust into the spotlight as the All Blacks plot plans to defend fortress Eden Park against Ireland.

A heavyweight test, the most significant of Dave Rennie’s

Rennie's reshuffle: The bold blindside change holding key to Eden Park supremacy

Rennie's reshuffle: The bold blindside change holding key to Eden Park supremacy

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