All Blacks: Dave Rennie makes big selection calls for first Springboks test

Home / Sport / Rugby / All BlacksLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·20 Aug, 2026 10:00 AM4 mins to read‌Liam Napier talks to the former All Blacks captain in Johannesburg.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Springboks v All Blacks, 3am SundayLiam Napier in Johannesburg

Damian McKenzie has recovered from injury to take his place in the backfield, and Fabian Holland has forced his way into the starting All Blacks team for the opening test in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the Springboks at

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All Blacks: Dave Rennie makes big selection calls for first Springboks test

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