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Cruden rested for 3rd test match after neck injury

Cruden rested for 3rd test match after neck injury
Aaron Cruden.

The All Blacks first five Aaron Cruden is likely to be rested for the third and final Test against Wales, despite recovering well from the neck injury he suffered in Wellington.

Cruden was taken to hospital after he was taken off the field during the 36‑22 second Test win over Wales.

But coach Steve Hansen says Cruden is feeling good.

In Cruden's absence, replacement playmaker Beauden Barrett took his chance with an impressive display to help seal their three‑match series with a game to spare.

Barrett scored a try and set up another to vice‑captain Ben Smith in the second half, after Wales had fought back to 10‑10 at half‑time.

The All Blacks will meet Wales at 7.35pm Saturday, The Vodafone Flying Fijians will face Georgia at 3pm, Wallabies will meet England at 10pm while South Africa will face Ireland at 3am Sunday.

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