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All Blacks refresh tight five and overhaul bench for Bledisloe II

The All Blacks have made only three changes to their starting XV for the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, but extensive changes to the bench.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 1:00 AM
All Blacks refresh tight five and overhaul bench for Bledisloe II
Key Things to Know
  • New Zealand made three starting changes and heavily reshuffled their bench for the second Bledisloe Cup clash.
  • George Bower and Fabian Holland enter the starting tight five, while Josh Moorby starts on the wing.
  • Injuries ruled out Leroy Carter, Anton Segner, and Asafo Aumua following the 50-19 victory in Auckland.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The All Blacks have made three changes to their starting lineup and overhauled their bench for the second Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Sydney. Head coach Dave Rennie introduced George Bower and Fabian Holland into the tight five, while Josh Moorby starts on the left wing to replace the injured Leroy Carter.

Injuries to Anton Segner and Asafo Aumua also prompted substitutions on the bench, with Samisoni Taukei'aho, Xavier Numia, and Du'Plessis Kirifi stepping into the matchday 23 alongside Cortez Ratima and Timoci Tavatavanawai. The changes follow New Zealand's 50-19 opening victory over the Wallabies in Auckland.

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