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New Zealand Make Three Changes for Second South Africa Test
Leroy Carter replaces Josh Moorby on the wing as New Zealand makes three starting changes after winning the first Test 33-16, officials said.
- On Thursday, the All Blacks named Leroy Carter to replace Josh Moorby on the wing, one of three changes to the starting XV for Saturday's second test against South Africa in Cape Town.
- Enforced lineup changes stem from head collisions; George Bower replaces Ethan de Groot at loosehead prop while Simon Parker joins at blindside flanker, with Tupou Vaa'i moving to lock in place of Josh Lord.
- Ardie Savea will captain the All Blacks again, with the team opting for a 5-3 split between forwards and backs among the bench replacements.
- Coach Dave Rennie said, "I think both teams will be better this weekend," reflecting confidence in the squad's growth after their 33-16 series opener win.
- Referee Angus Gardner will officiate Saturday's match after Nika Amashukeli withdrew due to illness, while another All Blacks victory would secure at least a share of the series spoils.
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New Zealand make three changes for second South Africa Test
Concussions sustained in the 33-16 first Test victory for the All Blacks in Johannesburg last Saturday forced two changes among the forwards. Loosehead prop Ethan de Groot and lock Josh Lord suffered head knocks when they collided trying to halt a charge by Springboks No.8 Jasper Wiese. They are ruled out and replaced by prop George Bower, a replacement last weekend, and Tupou Vaa'i, who moves from the back row to lock. Vaa'i is replaced in the …
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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