According to IOL, the All Blacks are expected to recall veteran Richie Mo'unga and Rieko Ioane for Saturday’s final Test against the Springboks in Baltimore, as a mounting injury list that includes captain Ardie Savea forces a selection reshuffle. The report frames the moves as a response to a crippling injury crisis ahead of the decider, with Dave Rennie turning to experienced players for the series finale.
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