Has Rassie Erasmus gone into his shell with changes for second test?

Home / Sport / Rugby / All BlacksLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·24 Aug, 2026 05:47 PM6 mins to read‌Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss Mo’unga’s starting comeback and the All Blacks team for the Lions. Video / NZ HeraldAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.No big, bold statements. No experimentation. No mass starting changes following defeat. Has Rassie Erasmus gone into his shell?

Naming his team early, six days out from the second test, is a smart strategic move to shift the narrative from stinging criticism of Springboks performance to

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Has Rassie Erasmus gone into his shell with changes for second test?

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