Scott Barrett returns to captain the All Blacks after his finger damage within the Rugby Championship conflict towards South Africa at Ellis Park on Sunday (AEST).
Barrett, who missed the All Blacks final two Exams towards Argentina as a result of a damaged finger, is considered one of three adjustments to the match day 23 that beat Argentina 38-30 at Eden Park.
Sam Cane is known as at openside in what can be his 97th Check, and first begin because the Rugby World Cup last final yr, whereas blindside Samipeni Finau comes into the reserves. Finau’s final Check got here through the All Blacks 24-17 win over England at Eden Park in July.
Cane replaces Dalton Papali’i who has missed out as a result of a thumb damage.
All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson mentioned: “To play South Africa at Ellis Park is likely one of the best Exams you may put together for; we are going to embrace the event. We have now loads of respect for the Springboks and we’re trying ahead to what can be an electrical ambiance at an iconic venue.”
All Blacks match-day 23 (Check caps in brackets)
1. Tamaiti Williams (9)
2. Codie Taylor (89)
3. Tyrel Lomax (36)
4. Scott Barrett (72) (Captain)
5. Tupou Vaa’i (30)
6. Ethan Blackadder (13)
7. Sam Cane (96)
8. Ardie Savea (86) (Vice Captain)
9. TJ Perenara (84)
10. Damian McKenzie (52)
11. Caleb Clarke (22)
12. Jordie Barrett (62) (Vice Captain)
13. Rieko Ioane (73)
14. Will Jordan (33)
15. Beauden Barrett (128)
16. Asafo Aumua (11)
17. Ofa Tu’ungafasi (61)
18. Fletcher Newell (18)
19. Sam Darry (3)
20. Samipeni Finau (3)
21. Cortez Ratima (4)
22. Anton Lienert-Brown (75)
23. Mark Tele’a (13)