De Groot, Lord could boost All Blacks set-piece in Soweto
The return of prop Ethan de Groot and lock Josh Lord could elevate an embattled All Blacks lineout and controversy-laden scrum come their third Test against the Springboks in Soweto on Saturday.‘Plenty of energy’ The Springboks enjoyed more scrum dominance in the first Test than they did in the second, though referee Angus Gardner’s officiating of the scrum (latter acquitted by Bok scrum coach Daan Human) and All Black claims the Boks ‘walked around‘ the scrum have marred the narrative about that game.
While Springbok lock Ruan Nortjé refused to rest on his laurels ahead of the third Test, All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison confirmed the experienced New Zealand pair could return on Saturday.
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