All Blacks coach has ‘no issue’ with Bok scrums in Soweto, vows to bounce back in US
The All Blacks meanwhile confirmed that Ardie Savea will miss the Baltimore Test, and Quinn Tupaea is in doubt.
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie expressed no concerns about South Africa's scrum technique during their Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry match in Soweto. The Springboks secured a 29-24 victory, taking a commanding 2-1 lead heading into the final Test in Baltimore. The controversy stemmed from Rennie's complaints in the second Test, where New Zealand's scrums collapsed multiple times without penalties being awarded.
After the third Test, Rennie acknowledged that the scrums were conducted fairly, despite the Springboks earning a penalty try. Rennie emphasized that the team's lineout was strong, but the loss was due to their own mistakes and infringements, which the Springboks capitalized on through scrums. Regular captain Ardie Savea will miss the Baltimore Test due to a shoulder injury sustained in Soweto.
Centre Quinn Tupaea also suffered a knee injury, with the severity still unknown, potentially sidelining him for the final Test.
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