The All Blacks have recalled all their big guns for Saturday’s Tri Nations decider against the Wallabies in Brisbane.
Owen Franks returns to the front row alongside prop Tony Woodcock and hooker Keven Mealamu.
Brad Thorn is back at lock together with Sam Whitelock while in the loose forwards Richie McCaw is at open side and Kieran Read is at number eight.
Piri Weepu gets the nod at scrum half and Daniel Carter returns in the 10 jersey.
The All Blacks most-capped midfield of Ma’a Nonu and Conrad Smith are reunited.
Zac Guildford and Cory Jane will start on the wings, with Mils Muliaina at fullback.
The All Blacks and Wallabies have played each other 141 times, with 96 wins to the All Blacks, 40 to Australia and five draws.
The last Test at Suncorp Stadium was in 2008 when the All Blacks beat the Wallabies 28 24.
The All Blacks and Wallabies match kicks off 10pm this Saturday.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
All Blacks recall big guns for Tri Nations decider
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