All Blacks name squad with eight changes for Bledisloe Cup rematch

The All Blacks have named their matchday 23 for the second Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Head coach Dave Rennie has made three changes to the starting XV from the previous 50-19 victory at Eden Park.

George Bower will start at loosehead prop, replacing Ethan de Groot, while Fabian Holland returns to the starting second row to partner Scott Barrett. Josh Moorby will start on the left wing, replacing Leroy Carter, who is sidelined with an ankle injury.

Damian McKenzie retains the number 10 jersey, despite suggestions that uncapped player Josh Jacomb could debut. Beauden Barrett will continue at fullback.

The bench features five new faces, including Samisoni Taukei’aho, Xavier Numia, Du'plessis Kirifi, Cortez Ratima, and Timoci Tavatavanawai. Shannon Frizell and Rieko Ioane will remain on the reserves.

How it developed

• Thu 15 Oct, 4:57pmDave Rennie clarified that the changes were intended to bring enthusiasm and address specific positional needs and injuries.

Where reports differ

• One report states there are three starting changes, while another claims there are eight changes to the matchday squad in total.

Compiled from reports by Stuff, 1News, NZ Herald, The Post, Otago Daily Times and RNZ.