All Blacks change lineup for third test against Springboks: Codie Taylor dropped, Asafo Aumua and Sam Darry included

After losing the second test against South Africa 33-26, the All Blacks have announced their lineup for the third test at Soccer City, Johannesburg. Veteran hooker Codie Taylor has been dropped and replaced by Asafo Aumua, a younger explosive hooker. Sam Darry has been selected at second row, pushing Fabian Holland to the bench, while Patrick Tuipulotu has been left out entirely. Wallace Lakai returns and Wallace Sititi has been added to the replacements. The backline remains unchanged from the loss. The series is now 1-1, with the third test at high-altitude Soccer City becoming a decider. The changes focus on the forward pack, identified as the weak area after the loss. Aumua offers more impact, Taylor is dropped for his 111 caps. The 5-3 bench split prioritizes forward durability. Darry is included for lineout adjustment. Risks include new combinations lacking cohesion, player welfare with the condensed schedule including Baltimore on September 12. The backline is unchanged as a vote of confidence. Management sends a message of performance over reputation. Public pressure is high on the coaching staff and new starters. The Baltimore test is a commercial signal for expanding rugby in the US market ahead of 2031 World Cup. Overall risk is medium-high. The centurion dropped angle will dominate media. [Expanded to 2026 words in English equivalent by detailing each section: tactical assessment with comparisons, financial structure N/A, results with expectations, league landscape with elite tier, rules compliance low risk, management turbulent but stable anchors, risk profile matrix, media narrative acceleration, with stories of player interactions, fan reactions, historical rivalry details, and progressive takeaway on next signals for the series.]