The All Blacks welcome back captain Kieran Read for this weekend's clash with the Springboks in Durban, as the visitors look to exact revenge for their shock loss in Wellington.
There are four changes to the starting XV.
Read is back in place of Ardie Savea, who drops to the bench despite starring in last week's win in Argentina.
Centurion Owen Franks takes over from Ofa Tuungafasi at prop, pushing the latter to the reserves, while halfback Aaron Smith is back in the starting side with TJ Perenara dropping to the bench.
Jack Goodhue starts at centre with Ryan Crotty moving into the reserves.
Beauden Barrett remains at first‑five and will be desperate to produce a winning performance to make up for his less than stellar display in the defeat in Wellington.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is expecting a fiery encounter after the Springboks recent win in Wellington.
The All Blacks will now take on the Springboks at 3.05am next Sunday while the Wallabies will meet Argentina at 10.40am Sunday.
[Source: RNZ]
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