The All Blacks have named their line‑up for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies in Perth, maintaining the number 10 position for Richie Mo’unga and Beauden Barrett at fullback.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has also opted an experienced loose forward trio with Ardie Savea, Sam Cane and captain Kieran Read to start.
All Blacks (Tests)
1. Joe Moody (38)
2. Dane Coles (62)
3. Owen Franks (107)
4. Scott Barrett (29)
5. Samuel Whitelock (109)
6. Ardie Savea (36)
7. Sam Cane (61)
8. Kieran Read ‑ captain (119)
9. Aaron Smith (84)
10. Richie Mo’unga (10)
11. Rieko Ioane (25)
12. Anton Lienert‑Brown (35)
13. Jack Goodhue (8)
14. Ben Smith (78)
15. Beauden Barrett (75)
16. Codie Taylor (42)
17. Atu Moli (1)
18. Angus Ta’avao (5)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (22)
20. Matt Todd (18)
21. TJ Perenara (56)
22. Ngani Laumape (11)
23. George Bridge (2)
The All Blacks will have plenty to play for this weekend with not just the Bledisloe Cup on the line but also the Rugby Championship and potentially their World No.1 ranking, according to a report from Wales.
It is also the last away match the All Blacks will play before the Rugby World Cup with their remaining Tests against the Wallabies and Tonga taking place in Auckland and Hamilton, respectively.
The All Blacks play the Wallabies at 9.45pm Saturday while Argentina will host South Africa at 7.40am Sunday.
[Source:TVNZ]
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