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Mo'unga returns for All Blacks decider as Love rested after six-Test run
Richie Mo'unga will make his first Test appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final when the All Blacks face the Springboks in Saturday's series decider. The playmaker replaces Ruben Love at fly-half, with coach Dave Rennie insisting the change reflects workload management rather than form concerns. Mo'unga has spent the past three seasons in Japan.
Mo'unga starts Rugby's Greatest Rivalry decider as Rennie reveals Barrett's role in Baltimore
Richie Mo'unga starts the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series decider against the Springboks in Baltimore — a decision Dave Rennie says was locked in weeks ago regardless of the Soweto result. Ruben Love drops out of the 23 entirely, while Beauden Barrett returns for his first Test of the year, expected at fullback.
Mo'unga returns at flyhalf for Baltimore decider as Rennie backs Love's development
Richie Mo'unga returns to start at flyhalf for the All Blacks in the Baltimore decider against the Springboks — his first Test since the 2023 World Cup Final — with Beauden Barrett named on the bench for the first time in the series.
Rennie backs Taylor captaincy call ahead of Baltimore series finale
Dave Rennie says restoring Codie Taylor to the All Blacks captaincy for the series finale against the Springboks in Baltimore was an easy call.
Rennie backs Love despite dropping him for Springbok decider
Dave Rennie insists Ruben Love's axing from the All Blacks squad for the series decider against the Springboks is not form-related.
Sititi says All Blacks must regroup quickly ahead of Baltimore finale
Wallace Sititi says the All Blacks must move on quickly from two successive defeats to the Springboks as they prepare for the series finale in Baltimore on Saturday.
Sititi urges All Blacks to move on ahead of Baltimore decider
Wallace Sititi says the All Blacks must put back-to-back losses to the Springboks behind them ahead of the series finale in Baltimore on Saturday.
McKenzie: All Blacks have plenty to play for in Baltimore finale
Damian McKenzie says the All Blacks have plenty to play for in the Baltimore finale despite trailing the Greatest Rivalry Series 2-1, pointing to New Zealand's try-scoring output and the need to convert momentum swings as the key to levelling the series.
Wallabies lose Carter Gordon to leg fracture ahead of Springboks Test
Australia will be without first-choice flyhalf Carter Gordon for their Perth Test against the Springboks on 26 September after the playmaker suffered a leg fracture in the weekend's 28-28 draw with Argentina. The injury is expected to sideline Gordon for two months, ruling him out of the Bledisloe Cup series as well.
Carter Gordon breaks leg in Mendoza, set to miss Springboks Test and Bledisloe Cup
Carter Gordon has broken his leg in Australia's draw with Argentina in Mendoza, ruling him out of the Wallabies' Test against South Africa and the Bledisloe Cup series.
Savea ruled out of Baltimore decider as All Blacks sweat on Tupaea
Ardie Savea has been ruled out of the Baltimore decider with a shoulder injury sustained in the All Blacks' 24-29 loss to the Springboks at FNB Stadium, while Quinn Tupaea is also under an injury cloud ahead of the final Test.
Barrett likens Soweto decider to World Cup knockout as All Blacks seek aerial edge
Jordie Barrett has described the build-up to Saturday's third Test in Johannesburg as resembling a Rugby World Cup knockout fixture, with the Greatest Rivalry series locked at one-all. The All Blacks midfielder identified aerial contests and defensive starts as critical areas requiring improvement after the Springboks' seven-point victory in Cape Town. Barrett acknowledged New Zealand's superior attacking statistics have not translated into results, with the visitors now facing a must-win encounter at FNB Stadium.
Kolisi returns to lead Springboks in Cape Town decider after injury setback
Siya Kolisi has recovered from his latest hamstring injury to captain South Africa in the second Test against New Zealand at DHL Stadium. The 35-year-old flanker missed the opening defeat at Ellis Park but insists the mental challenge of rehabilitation was tougher than the physical recovery. Kolisi will lead a side desperate to level the series after a 16–33 loss in Johannesburg.
Ratima targeting third Test return as Rennie manages scrumhalf resources
Cortez Ratima is in contention for the third Test against the Springboks after a PCL injury, with Dave Rennie managing a stretched scrumhalf group that has relied heavily on Kyle Preston throughout the tour.
Segner ruled out of All Blacks' remaining SA tour matches after ankle surgery
Anton Segner is out of the All Blacks' remaining South Africa tour fixtures after ankle surgery, with coach Dave Rennie opting against a replacement call-up.
Rennie pleased with Mo'unga's return but Segner ruled out of Springbok Tests
Dave Rennie says Richie Mo'unga will benefit from his first All Blacks appearance since the 2023 World Cup final, while Anton Segner has been ruled out of the remaining Tests after ankle surgery in Johannesburg — with no replacement to be called up.
Segner ruled out of Greatest Rivalry series after keyhole surgery
Anton Segner has been ruled out of the rest of the Greatest Rivalry series after keyhole surgery to clear an ankle infection, with All Blacks coach Dave Rennie confirming no replacement will be called up.
Segner ruled out of remainder of SA tour as All Blacks injury toll mounts
Anton Segner has been ruled out of the rest of New Zealand's South African tour with a post-surgery ankle injury, as the All Blacks' casualty list continues to grow ahead of Saturday's second Test in Cape Town.
All Blacks call up Tu'ungafasi and Hannah after head-clash injuries
New Zealand have summoned prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi and lock Jamie Hannah to South Africa following head injuries to Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord during Saturday's 33-16 victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park. Both players left the field in the 37th minute after clashing heads at a ruck and will miss Tuesday's fixture against the Emirates Lions. The call-ups extend a mounting injury crisis that has already seen four players sent home from the tour.
Segner hospitalised as Rennie flags 'something brewing' with All Blacks loose forward
Anton Segner has been hospitalised for further assessment of what was initially diagnosed as acute inflammatory arthritis, with All Blacks coach Dave Rennie warning 'something is brewing' around the loose forward's condition. De Groot and Lord are ruled out of the Cape Town Test after concussion, with Tu'ungafasi and Hannah called up as cover.