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Three changes for All Blacks as centurion Taylor is dropped
- New Zealand announced three lineup changes for the third Test against South Africa at Soccer City on Saturday, including dropping experienced hooker Codie Taylor from the matchday 23.
- With the series tied at one-all, the outcome at Soccer City determines the series winner, as the loser of this weekend's clash cannot claim the overall title.
- Coach Dave Rennie promoted Asafo Aumua to start at hooker, while Peter Lakai joins the loose trio and Sam Darry starts at lock, with Wallace Sititi joining the bench.
- Tupou Vaa'i celebrates his 50th Test, while Damian McKenzie, Will Jordan, Fletcher Newell, and Luke Jacobson reach their 80th, 60th, 40th, and 30th milestones respectively.
- Kickoff is set for 5:10 p.m. on Saturday at Soccer City, with the series concluding at the fourth Test on September 12 in Baltimore, United States.
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All Blacks drop veteran hooker Taylor for third Springboks Test
The 35-year-old forward did not impress in the 33-26 second Test loss to the Springboks in Cape Town last Saturday. Several of his line-out throws were intercepted and he was replaced soon after half-time by Asafo Aumua, who proved more effective. Aumua is promoted to the starting line in place of 111-cap Taylor, who does not make the matchday 23. Samisoni Taukei'aho is the reserve hooker. Head coach Dave Rennie has made two other changes to th…
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