Ian Foster says lessons were learnt in last match and the back three were not at the level needed
Beauden Barrett of the All Blacks is directed to kick the ball out during the Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and the Springboks at QCB Stadium on September 25 2021 in Townsville, Australia. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/IAN HITCHCOCK
Lienert-Brown slots in at outside-centre, pushing Rieko Ioane to the wing and George Bridge out of the match day 23 for the clash on the Gold Coast in Australia. Coach Ian Foster made no changes to the pack named last week for New Zealand’s 19-17 win over SA in Townsville which wrapped up the title with a match to spare.
Brad Weber has been promoted to starting scrumhalf, with TJ Perenara dropping to the bench as the All Blacks look to finish the competition unbeaten.
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