
New Zealand's All Blacks are expected to name a changed lineup for their clash with South Africa's Springboks this Saturday, with a significant switch at flyhalf considered likely, according to The South African. The anticipated selection shake-up comes ahead of one of rugby's most high-profile fixtures between the two traditional rivals, though the specific player expected to take over the number 10 jersey has not been confirmed in the report.
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