The five All Blacks selection calls for first test

PremiumHome / Sport / Rugby / All BlacksLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·12 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM5 mins to read‌The All Blacks scored eight tries to win their second match on the Greatest Rivalry TourAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.With one tour match against the Bulls in Pretoria this weekend to navigate before the first test, Dave Rennie will maintain his first-choice All Blacks team remains highly contestable.

While further injury setbacks could colour that complexion by forcing change, the majority of the All Blacks test squad appears largely

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The five All Blacks selection calls for first test

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