The best performer in the close 16–15 loss in Dunedin, Furbank of the Northampton Saints, has been ruled out of the two-match series finale at Eden Park due to a back spasm that occurred on Friday morning.
Leicester center back For the first time since the Six Nations match against Wales in February, Steward makes an appearance.
As a team, we don’t really see any changes, flanker Sam Underhill told Sport.
“Although their approaches differ, they possess remarkably comparable skill sets. Both of them excel at running the ball, and they both excel in team.
We must trust ourselves as a team to respond appropriately to it.”
Although Steward is a more than suitable replacement for Furbank, All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen believes England may lose some of their offensive edge without him.
“With Freddie Steward at the back, we understand his strengths, he’s very strong in the air, a big composed boy,” stated Hansen.
“They’ll get used to it, and we might anticipate seeing them fly more often. However, during the week, we have acknowledged everyone of them. England will concentrate on their strengths and genetic makeup.
