The All Blacks have been hit by an injury blow yesterday on the eve of the third Test against France, losing experienced wing Rieko Ioane to a hamstring injury.
New Zealand team management says Ioane was ruled out of tonight's match in Hamilton because of a tight hamstring and has been replaced by Will Jordan.
Regular fullback Jordan is promoted from the bench to the right wing, with Sevu Reece switching from the right to the left wing to take Ioane's spot.
Jordie Barrett is added to the replacements.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had already made 10 starting changes to the side that won the second Test 43-17 in Wellington last week to clinch the three-match series.
Ioane was to be the only backline player who retained his starting spot in an overhauled backline.
That status now goes to Jordan.
The All Blacks will take on France at 7.05 tonight at Waikato Stadium.
[Source: Rugby.com.au]
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