McCaw, New Zealand's renowned All Blacks player, sparks team spirit as they prepare for another confrontation against the Springboks.
The rugby world is abuzz with anticipation as the All Blacks and the Springboks prepare for a highly-anticipated rematch in Wellington this Saturday. The teams will face off following a previous game at Eden Park won by the All Blacks with a score of 24-17.
Quinn Tupaea, a midfield back who scored the final try for the All Blacks in the previous game, finds inspiration from Richie McCaw, the two-time World Cup-winning skipper, who has joined the All Blacks squad in Wellington. Tupaea, who finds it "pretty crazy" seeing McCaw in the All Blacks environment, believes the legendary player's presence has given the team a lift. McCaw, with his history and unparalleled leadership, provides confidence and inspiration to the team.
The Springboks, on the other hand, are not resting on their laurels. South Africa's coach Rassie Erasmus made seven changes to his starting side for the rematch, as he is prepared to make changes and back his squad for the upcoming game. Among the changes, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will replace Handre Pollard as the resourceful fly-half, and Caleb Clarke, who has recovered from injury, is a strong candidate to play his first Test of the year.
The Springboks' young back division is expected to play a more attack-minded game, aiming to reverse the result of the previous game. Meanwhile, the All Blacks, who do not have the same obvious incentives as in the previous game, are eager to maintain their form and extend their dominance.
Emoni Narawa, who scored the opening try in Auckland, may not play in the upcoming game due to injured ribs. The new coach of the All Blacks, who will face the reigning Rugby World Cup champions, has not been explicitly mentioned. However, the only rugby-related coaching update found is that Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for that second test against the All Blacks.
As both teams gear up for the rematch, Tupaea has a clear message for the Springboks: "We need to go to another level." The All Blacks and the Springboks are known for their dynamic backlines, with the All Blacks playing with confidence and moving the ball around, while the Springboks' backline is expected to be more attack-minded.
The All Blacks will name their team on Thursday, with the Springboks having already named their side. The stage is set for an exciting encounter between two of the world's best rugby teams.
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