12 Aug 2022

Ian Foster makes four changes for South Africa test

From Morning Report, 8:20 am on 12 August 2022

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made four changes to the starting side for this weekend's test against South Africa, in what could be a defining moment in his tenure.

The most notable is Richie Mo'unga coming off the bench to start at five-five, replacing Beauden Barrett. After three straight losses, and five losses in six games,

the pressure is on Foster to get the All Blacks firing again. And if they don't, and suffer another loss at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Sunday morning,

it could be curtains for the coach.

Former All Black halfback Ant Strachan spoke to Guyon Espiner.