Fiji born All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo has once again been named to start on the wing for Saturday night's second Bledisloe Cup encounter against the Wallabies at Eden Park.
Naholo was an integral part of the All Blacks resounding 38‑13 victory last weekend scoring 2 tries in 2 minutes late into the second half.
Tackle‑shredding midfielder Ngani Laumape has been given the vacant starting No 12 jersey, with coach Steve Hansen springing a minor surprise in his choice to replace Ryan Crotty.
Jordie Barrett will replace the injured Rieko Ioane while Ben Smith moves to the right wing and Waisake Naholo flips to the left side.
Tighthead prop Owen Franks will also run out in the accustomed No 3 jersey to become the ninth member of the All Blacks' 100‑test club. The 30‑year‑old made his debut in 2009 and has been a cornerstone of the scrum ever since.
Hansen also paid tribute to Franks' special milestone.
The Wallabies will meet the All Blacks at Eden Park at 7.35pm Saturday. Meanwhile, South Africa will take on Argentina at 7.10am Sunday.
ALL BLACKS: Jordie Barrett, Ben Smith, Jack Goodhue, Ngani Laumape, Waisake Naholo,, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith; Kieran Read (capt), Sam Cane, Liam Squire, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Owen Franks, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody. Reserves: Nathan Harris, Karl Tu'inukuake, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, TJ Perenara, Damian McKenzie, Anton Lienert‑Brown
[Source: TVNZ]
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