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Brodie Retallick wins second-row start for New Zealand in World Cup final

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Brodie Retallick has won the vote to start in the second-row for New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa.

Retallick comes in for Sam Whitelock in the only change from the All Blacks side that overpowered Argentina 44-6 in the semi-final last Friday.

Whitelock replaced Retallick against Argentina but now moves to the bench for Saturday’s final at the Stade de France in Paris.

Last Dance 2023.#AllBlacks pic.twitter.com/NxwZCvhVIh — All Blacks (@AllBlacks) October 26, 2023 The 35-year-old Whitelock will become the first man to play in three World Cup finals, should he come off the bench.

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