All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has made THREE changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia, but one selection has left supporters far from happy.

New Zealand head to Sydney following their emphatic 50-19 victory over the Wallabies at Eden Park last weekend.

However, Rennie has shuffled his pack ahead of the return fixture, with several players handed opportunities.

George Bower replaces Ethan de Groot at loosehead prop, while Fabian Holland comes into the second row for Josh Lord.

Josh Moorby also starts on the wing in place of the injured Leroy Carter.

But it is the decision to retain veteran Beauden Barrett at full-back that has sparked debate among supporters.

All Blacks fans demand Barrett change

Some fans believe Will Jordan should return to his preferred full-back role, allowing another winger to enter the starting XV.

One frustrated supporter wrote on Instagram:

"Will Jordan shouldve been put back too FB we have many Good Wings to chose from. Enough of this BB BS!."

The same fan added:

"Get rid of BB from this lineup it would be the Perfect Team for whats available."

However, other selections have received a far warmer reception.

Du'Plessis Kirifi's inclusion among the replacements has delighted supporters.

One fan wrote:

"Kirifi the definition of resilience and a dawg attitude"

Another added:

"Kirifi going from missing out on selection 3 times to not winning a single npc game to on the bench against the wallabies"

Fans predict another All Blacks victory

Despite the debate, confidence remains high ahead of Saturday's showdown.

One supporter confidently predicted:

"We will win by 20+"

Another simply declared:

"Big W coming up"

New Zealand will now look to back up last weekend's dominant display and extend their winning run against their Trans-Tasman rivals.

All Blacks team to face Australia – Saturday, 17 October 2026

Dave Rennie has confirmed his matchday 23 for the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, making three changes to the starting XV and eight to the matchday squad.

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Starting XV

1. George Bower
2. Codie Taylor (captain)
3. Fletcher Newell
4. Scott Barrett
5. Fabian Holland
6. Tupou Vaa'i
7. Peter Lakai
8. Wallace Sititi
9. Cam Roigard
10. Damian McKenzie
11. Josh Moorby
12. Jordie Barrett
13. Quinn Tupaea
14. Will Jordan
15. Beauden Barrett

REPLACEMENTS:

16. Samisoni Taukei'aho

17. Xavier Numia

18. Pasilio Tosi

19. Shannon Frizell

20. Du'Plessis Kirifi

21. Cortez Ratima

22. Timoci Tavatavanawai

23. Rieko Ioane

Three changes to the starting XV

• George Bower replaces Ethan de Groot.
• Fabian Holland replaces Josh Lord.
• Josh Moorby replaces injured Leroy Carter.