The likely changes as flu hits All Blacks before third test

PremiumAnalysisAnalysis byLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·2 Sep, 2026 07:00 PM4 mins to readLiam Napier is a Senior Sports Journalist and Rugby Correspondent for New Zealand's Herald.‌Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss all the antics between the All Blacks and Springboks in South Africa. Video / NZ HeraldNotable adjustments rather than mass changes could be the approach as the All Blacks seek to strike back to regain control of the greatest rivalry series in South Africa.

With the backline attack functioning well to frequently create space on the edges, the focus largely falls on the All

The likely changes as flu hits All Blacks before third test

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