Rassie Erasmus: 'Four or five surprises' in All Blacks team for Eden Park Test

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04/09/2025 10:54

Rassie Erasmus surprised fans by withholding his matchday 23 to play the All Blacks in round three of the Rugby Championship until Thursday, having previously named his teams on Monday. But now that all cards are on the table with both teams revealed, the big surprises are coming from the New Zealand camp.

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