The All Blacks has announced a strong line up to face the Wallabies this weekend.
Tony Woodcock, Andrew Hore and Owen Franks will start in the front row.
Captain Richie McCaw returns for his first test, Kieran Read, Liam Messam, Sam Whitelock and Luke Romano will be the key figures in the team.
In the backs, Manawatu pair Aaron Smith and Aaron Cruden are reunited while Ma’a Nonu who will start again at second five eighth and Conrad Smith at center.
Ben Smith takes up the open side wing while Julian Savea will be posted on the blindside and Israel Dagg at fullback.
Halfback Tawera Kerr Barlow and utility Beauden Barrett are the only other back reserves.
Meanwhile Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie will be announcing his team later today in his first test in charge.
The Wallabies will host the All Blacks at 10pm this Saturday for the first Rugby Championship match while the Springboks play Argentina at 3am Sunday.
Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka
Source: stuff.co
