Bench Contributions Back Row Players Team Growth Backline and Forward Analysis Len Ikitau Backline Strategy Leadership in Rugby Forwards and Backs Test Matches Smith Brothers Captains Tom Jordan Harrison Graham Leadership Flankers Fin Smith Position Changes Jack Crowley Defensive Captain Sandon Smith Fullback Versatility Game Strategy Hooker Lock Position Scrum-half Performance Scrum Techniques Jesse Kriel Leadership in Sports Ikitau and Suaalii Coaching Staff Key Players Substitutions
Strategic rotations highlighted New Zealand’s depth, with rookies Brodie McAlister and Anton Lienert-Brown sparking a late turnaround