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New Zealand have made extensive changes for Saturday’s test against Wales, handing opportunities to players who have had little or no game time in the previous three November internationals against Ireland, Scotland and England.

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New Zealand's Sititi out of Rugby Championship opener v Argentina

New Zealand loose forward Wallace Sititi has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina while still recovering from ankle surgery, coach Scott Robertson said on Tuesday.

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Loose forward Parker earns All Blacks call-up for Rugby Championship

Loose forward Simon Parker earned his first call-up to the All Blacks squad on Monday, while Tamaiti Williams and Wallace Sititi returned to the fold for the Rugby Championship after missing the July series against France because of injury.

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All Blacks coach Robertson gives Love a chance against France

Ruben Love will start at fullback in a much-changed lineup as the All Blacks look to complete a 3-0 whitewash of France in the series finale in Hamilton on Saturday.

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Injured All Blacks winger Clarke to miss part of Rugby Championship

New Zealand winger Caleb Clarke may be sidelined for up to eight weeks with his high ankle injury and stands to miss at least part of the Rugby Championship.

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All Blacks coach Robertson rings changes, names four debutants for France

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson sprung a number of surprises in his first match-day squad of the season, including four debutants and a new-look back row for the series-opening test against a depleted France in Dunedin on Saturday.

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All Blacks forward Sititi ruled out of France series

All Blacks loose forward Wallace Sititi is to undergo surgery on an ankle injury and will miss the three-test series against France in July, the team said on Thursday.