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Dave Rennie issues concerning Richie Mo'unga update as All Blacks handed selection dilemma
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Rennie explains 'hardest to pick' All Blacks team for Bledisloe opener: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie said it took three selection meetings with his coaching ...
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All Blacks: Will the Barrett brothers reunite against the Wallabies?: Should the Barrett brothers be back on the field, it'll be the first time they've played ...
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Dave Rennie explains Richie Mo'unga selection and reveals Beauden Barrett plan: 'We are keen to give him that opportunity'
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OpinionAnalysis: Time is right for All Blacks to back Richie Mo'unga: The final Test against the Springboks appears to be an ideal opportunity to see if the returning ...
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'Pushed to the limit' - All Blacks get out of jail against Lions: A poor start and consistently poor decision making nearly cost the All Blacks dearly in their ...
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All Blacks team v Springboks: Five takeaways as tour 'accelerates' for duo but Dave Rennie ignores Richie Mo'unga 'temptation'
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'It's really special': Mo'unga returns to All Blacks for Lions clash: The 32-year-old joins the All Blacks to start against the Lions in Johannesburg on ...
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All Blacks latest: Richie Mo'unga 'won't be selected' despite Damian McKenzie doubt
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Exclusive: Mo'unga set to join All Blacks in South Africa: The 56-Test All Blacks first-five will travel to Johannesburg today as an injury replacement in time ...
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Sir Steve Hansen's bold '100 per cent' Richie Mo'unga claim as ex-All Blacks boss backs Dave Rennie to make 'right decision'
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Mo’unga out as Rennie reveals All Blacks plans for Springboks series: The All Blacks are well advanced in their planning for the looming series against South ...
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsMo’unga Won’t Make All Blacks’ Initial South Africa Squad
Jul 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Rennie said Mo’unga will not be named in the initial training squad for the August South Africa series.
- Under the current rule, Mo’unga becomes eligible only after appearing in New Zealand’s domestic NPC competition.
- Only an injury to a playmaker during the tour could, Rennie said, open a selection route for Mo’unga.
- Rennie has selected Ruben Love at fly-half and Damian McKenzie at full-back; Beauden Barrett will get his chance in South Africa.
He won’t be coming on that tour so we will squash that. Under the current rule, he needs to play NPC and we’ll have already named our squad prior to that,” he told reporters.— Dave Rennie, New Zealand All Blacks head coach, explaining to reporters that Mo’unga won’t be on the tour due to the rule requiring him to play NPC.
Dave Rennie reveals discarded Richie Mo'unga plan and gives his verdict on All Blacks' fly-half stocks
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