The All Blacks injury battles continue, with outside backs Israel Dagg and Richard Kahui both ruled out of the team named to face Argentina.

Cory Jane and Sonny Bill Williams are the wingers in a team that features Piri Weepu and Colin Slade in the halves.

Dagg’s absence means fullback Mils Muliaina is cleared to play his 100th test, with Williams making his first test start on the wing.

Despite battling an injured ankle, captain Richie McCaw has been named to start.

The starting fifteen are: Mils Muliaina, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma’a Nonu, Sonny Bill Williams, Colin Slade, Piri Weepu, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (Capt), Jerome Kaino, Brad Thorn, Sam Whitelock, Owen Franks, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock.

The All Blacks will face Argentina at Eden Park on Sunday night at 7.30.

You can catch the live commentary of the All Blacks/Argentina game on our sister station, Viti FM with the voice of rugby, Malakai Veisamasama and expert comments from Ilivasi Tabua.


Story by: Paradise Tudrau