Rugby-All Blacks would be 'silly' to make big changes for Perth: Plumtree


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  • Wednesday, 01 Sep 2021

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MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The All Blacks have ruled out making wholesale changes to their side as they look to sweep the Bledisloe Cup series against Australia in Perth on Sunday and keep their winning momentum in the Rugby Championship.

Ian Foster's side will have a new captain in Ardie Savea and a fresh halves duo, with a trio of first-choice players staying home for the births of their children.

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