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Wales offers greater scope to experiment.
Chay Fihaki’s aerial ability and defensive positioning could be valuable, while Fehi Fineanganofo deserves an opportunity to demonstrate his attacking potential after an injury-disrupted test season.
There are similar opportunities elsewhere.
Hooker George Bell and lock Jamie Hannah would benefit from meaningful international game time, while giant prop Saula Ma’u could demonstrate more of his promising scrummaging ability.
Those selections needn’t compromise the result against Wales, who have lost 27 of 31 tests since their 2023 World Cup quarter-final exit.
It would give Rennie a clearer understanding of the players he can trust when his established combinations aren’t available.
The next three tests are an opportunity to make the inaugural Nations Championship final, but, more importantly, offer a chance to discover more players who might win a World Cup.
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