Ryan Crotty and Liam Messam have replaced Ma’a Nonu and Jerome Kaino in the All Blacks for the second Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday.
Crotty has beaten the challenge of Malakai Fekitoa and will partner Conrad Smith in a new look All Blacks' midfield.
Messam, who didn’t even feature on the bench in last week’s 12-12 draw in Sydney, has predictably won his preferred blindside role with Steven Luatua remaining on the bench.
The All Blacks host the Wallabies at 7.35pm this Saturday.
On Sunday Argentina host South Africa at 7.40am.
All Blacks: Ben Smith, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ryan Crotty, Julian Savea, Aaron Cruden, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (c),Liam Messam ,Samuel Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Wyatt Crockett.
Reserves: Keven Mealamu, Ben Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Steven Luatua, Sam Cane, TJ Perenara, Beauden Barrett, Malakai Fekitoa.
