All Blacks revert to strong lineup for Cardiff test
CARDIFF : New Zealand made extensive changes to their lineup as they reverted to a strong selection for Saturday’s test against Wales after fielding an experimental team last week in Japan.
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CARDIFF : New Zealand made extensive changes to their lineup as they reverted to a strong selection for Saturday’s test against Wales after fielding an experimental team last week in Japan.
(Reuters) - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Stephen Perofeta have been named in the All Blacks' starting 15 for the first time in a much-changed line-up for the test against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.
The All Blacks have mauled Australia to put one hand on the Rugby Championship, belting an ill-disciplined Wallabies 40-14 in Auckland.
The All Blacks thumped the Wallabies 40-14 at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday to put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy.
Sam Whitelock will captain New Zealand against Australia for this weekend's pivotal Rugby Championship clash in Auckland with Sam Cane ruled out as the All Blacks rung the changes on Thursday.
The All Blacks will be without skipper Sam Cane for the clash with Australia at Eden Park this weekend but Ardie Savea returns to the back row for the final round Rugby Championship fixture.
New Zealand's Jordie Barrett scored a try at the death as his team beat Australia 39-37 in a thriller on Thursday to put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy and retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 20th year.
Lock Brodie Retallick will begin his first game for New Zealand since fracturing a cheekbone against Ireland, in one of two All Blacks changes announced on Tuesday for the midweek Rugby Championship clash with Australia.