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On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier join us from Sydney as attention turns to the second Bledisloe Cup test.
The All Blacks side has been named and coach Dave Rennie has made several notable changes to his starting XV.
The boys break down the key selection calls, what they reveal about the All Blacks' direction, and whether Rennie has gone far enough ahead of another crucial clash with the Wallabies.
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"Rugby Direct Episode 264: All Blacks ring the changes" is an episode of Rugby Direct. Runtime 29 min. Published October 15, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.