Dave Rennie has made eight changes to the All Blacks' matchday 23 for the second Bledisloe Cup Test match in Sydney this Saturday.
Prop George Bower moves from the bench to start at loosehead, and lock Fabian Holland joins Scott Barrett in the second row.
Josh Moorby moves from the bench to start at left wing after Leroy carter's ankle injury.
Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho, prop Xavier Numia, loose forward Du’Plessis Kirifi, halfback Cortez Ratima and midfielder Timoci Tavatavanawai come into the 23 as reserves, alongside prop Pasilio Tosi, loose forward Shannon Frizell and outside back Rieko Ioane.
Damian McKenzie retains the 10 jersey for another Test, with a stunning performance at Eden Park last weekend where he ran at the line, showed his speed, and controlled the backline well.
McKenzie only missed one kick off the tee, which helped the All Blacks hit 50 points against the Wallabies.
Beauden Barrett will start at fullback for the second Test this year, after an impressive showing in Auckland.
Joining Barrett in the back three on the left wing is Josh Moorby on the left wing who came off the bench to score a try last week. Will Jordan suits up on the right wing for his 63rd Test cap.
Starting lineup:
George Bower, Codie Taylor (C), Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Fabian Holland, Tupou Vaa’i, Peter Lakai, Wallace Sititi, Cam Roigard, Damian McKenzie, Josh Moorby, Jordie Barrett, Quinn Tupaea, Will Jordan, Beauden Barrett.
Reserves:
Samisoni Taukei’aho, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Shannon Frizell, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Cortez Ratima, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Rieko Ioane.
The Wallabies host the All Blacks at 7.30pm Saturday at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
Source: 1news.co.nz
