All Blacks make changes for second Springboks test amid injuries and illness
The All Blacks have named their team for the second test against South Africa with forced forward changes and a surprise wing selection.
The All Blacks have made multiple changes for the second test against the Springboks in Cape Town. Injury has forced adjustments to the forward pack, while there is a surprise selection at left wing. A referee change has also been made after illness forced the original official to withdraw. The Springboks have made their own late squad changes, with key back Handre Pollard ruled out due to injury.
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Stuff
All Blacks make big change on wing, bring in Simon Parker for second test against Boks
Peripatetic wing Leroy Carter and bruising loose forward Simon Parker are the big movers of the All Blacks team.
NZ Herald
All Blacks vs Springboks: Team naming brings Leroy Carter back into starting line up
Injury forces changes among the forwards and there's one surprise switch out wide.
1News
All Blacks: Rennie's surprise wing switch for second Test against Boks
The two changes to the All Blacks' pack were injury forced but the selection of the left wing for Cape Town was not as predictable.
Stuff
Illness forces referee change for second test between All Blacks and Springboks
Nika Amashukeli has pulled out and been replaced for the Cape Town clash by Angus Gardner.
NZ Herald
All Blacks vs Springboks: Dave Rennie plans faster game for Cape Town test
OPINION: Rennie wants faster action after first test had just 28 minutes of ball in play.
Stuff
Springboks suffer injury blow ahead of second All Blacks test; get boost as well
Rassie Erasmus brought Handre Pollard in to deliver under pressure, but he has been forced out after picking up a niggle in training.
1News
Springboks make two late changes for second test against All Blacks
Two backs have been pulled from the squad for the second test against the All Blacks this weekend.