All Blacks make three changes for second Test vs South Africa

The All Blacks have made three changes to their starting lineup for the second Test against South Africa, with winger Leroy Carter replacing Josh Moorby and two injury-enforced adjustments in the forward pack. The match is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, with New Zealand leading the four-Test series 1-0 after a 33-16 victory in the opener at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on August 22. Coach Dave Rennie confirmed the changes on Thursday, August 27. Loosehead prop George Bower and lock Tupou Vaai come into the starting XV in place of Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord, who are unavailable after colliding heads during a tackle in the first Test.