All Blacks prepare for third Test against Springboks in Johannesburg
The All Blacks will make pack changes as they prepare for a decisive third Test against South Africa with the series locked at one win each.
The All Blacks are set to make adjustments to their forward pack for the third Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg, which is expected to draw a crowd of about 90,000. South Africa has announced their 23-player squad with four changes and one positional switch following their 33-26 victory in Cape Town. The All Blacks believe their fitness advantage will help them overcome the altitude factor and dominate the final quarter of the match.
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Change coming as All Blacks prepare to hit new heights
Tweaks to New Zealand's pack are likely for a momentous third Test in Soweto that will attract a crowd of about 90,000.
Stuff
‘You take it with a pinch of salt’: All Blacks wary as Rassie announces Boks 23 for third test
Erasmus on Monday (SA time) announced a 23 for RGR3 on Sunday (NZT) featuring four changes and one positional switch to the lineup he eventually went with for their 33-26 victory in Cape Town to level the series.
NZ Herald
All Blacks target Springboks fatigue at altitude in Johannesburg third test
Fix their poor start and the All Blacks will try to again dominate the final quarter.
Stuff
All Blacks back altitude factor to sink Springboks in third test
Dave Rennie’s side believe superior fitness will wear down South Africa as the deadlocked series heads back to Johannesburg.