The New Zealand All Blacks have announced seven changes to their squad for the fourth and final rugby union Test against South Africa, set to decide the series. Richie Mo’unga, described as one of the best fly-halves in the game, returns to the starting line-up for the first time since the 2023 World Cup final.
Codie Taylor will captain the side, replacing the injured Ardie Savea. Other changes include Ethan de Groot and Fletcher Newell in the front row, Patrick Tuipulotu in the second row, and Tupou Vaa’i, Ethan Blackadder, and Peter Lakai in the back row. Anton Lienert-Brown replaces the injured Quinn Tupaea at inside centre, and Josh Moorby comes in for Leroy Carter on the left wing.
The South African Springboks have made two changes to their winning side from Soweto. Damian Willemse returns at full-back, replacing Cheslin Kolbe, who sustained a broken jaw in the third Test. Morné van den Berg is promoted to scrum-half, with Cobus Reinach moving to the bench.
This Test in Baltimore, USA, is the official series decider, with kick-off scheduled for 10pm BST.