The All Blacks team to play Canada in Wellington on Sunday will be announced within the hour and it's expected to feature the return from injury of number eight Kieran Read.

A minor injury concern over All Blacks loose forward Adam Thomson may see a change in the World Cup host's back row combination, with captain Richie McCaw likely to play a reduced role against Canada.

Adam Thomson’s troublesome leg will be monitored before the All Blacks name their team this morning.


Story by: Paradise Tudrau