Francis Saili and Dan Carter have been named in the New Zealand's starting 15 for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina in Hamilton.
22 year old Saili will make his test debut replacing Ma’a Nonu at inside centre in an All Blacks side featuring three changes from the team that secured the Bledisloe Cup in Wellington two weeks ago.
Carter returns from injury at fly half for his 96th Test in place of the injured Tom Taylor while tight-head prop Charlie Faumuina replaces Owen Franks.
Coach Steve Hansen has named a starting side that boasts 663 Test caps, including 118 for captain Richie McCaw, who is poised to equal former Wallabies scrum half George Gregan's record for the most Rugby Championship/Tri Nations appearances, with 48.
The All Blacks host the Pumas this Saturday at 7.35pm while the Wallabies host the Springboks at 10.05pm.
Story by: Rohit Deo
Saili, Carter in ABs starting 15
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