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Another late scratch: First Barrett and now Laulala

Another late scratch: First Barrett and now Laulala

By Semi Turaga
11/10/2020
Nepo Laulala for the All Blacks during the 2019 RWC. [image: All Blacks]

The All Blacks have just confirmed that prop Nepo Laulala has been withdrawn from the match-day 23 for today’s Bledisloe Cup Test for personal reasons.

He has been replaced in the 18 jersey by Tyrel Lomax.

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The All Blacks host the Wallabies at Wellington’s Sky Stadium at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

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