Player welfare prompts All Black changes
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The All Blacks coaching staff have decided they won't risk Brodie Retallick against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Sunday morning.
The in-form lock suffered a head knock against Argentina last week and Steve Hansen wasn't taking any chances.
"Once we're in 50 /50 land or 60/40 we won't bother, there's no point in risking him.
"Sam Whitelock how assumes lineout responsibility, with Jeremy Thrush named to partner him"I really expect Sam to step up , he's the guy who will have to take over from Brodie.
"Jerome Kaino and Steven Luatua off the ben can also cover locking duties if Whitelock and…
The in-form lock suffered a head knock against Argentina last week and Steve Hansen wasn't taking any chances.
"Once we're in 50 /50 land or 60/40 we won't bother, there's no point in risking him.
"Sam Whitelock how assumes lineout responsibility, with Jeremy Thrush named to partner him"I really expect Sam to step up , he's the guy who will have to take over from Brodie.
"Jerome Kaino and Steven Luatua off the ben can also cover locking duties if Whitelock and…
