Michael Bradley / AFP
The All Blacks have made four changes to the team that will face the Springboks in Cape Town at the weekend.
Head coach Scott Robertson has included Cortez Ratima who will play his second test in the All Black kit, Mark Tele'a, Sevu Reece, and Will Jordan in the lineup for this week.
"It’s been great to feel the support in Cape Town this week and we’re looking forward to playing in a city with a rich rugby history and deep support for the All Blacks," said Robertson.
He added that TJ Perenara and Beauden Barret will add significant experience and leadership when they run out and the 23 selected will put in a performance for our fans here in Cape Town and at home in New Zealand will be proud.
Robertson says there is one change to the starting forward pack with Wallace Sititi set to play his second Test as blindside flanker instead of Ethan Blackadder, whose tight hamstring saw him unavailable for selection. Luke Jacobson takes his place on a reserves bench bolstered by Perenara and Barrett's vast experience.
All Blacks team:
1. Tamaiti Williams
2. Codie Taylor
3. Tyrel Lomax
4. Scott Barrett (captain)
5. Tupou Vaa’i
6. Wallace Sititi
7. Sam Cane
8. Ardie Savea
9. Cortez Ratima
10. Damian McKenzie
11. Mark Tele’a
12. Jordie Barrett
13. Rieko Ioane
14. Sevu Reece
15. Will Jordan
Replacements:
16. Asafo Aumua
17. Ofa Tu’ungafasi
18. Fletcher Newell
19. Sam Darry
20. Luke Jacobson
21. TJ Perenara
22. Anton Lienert-Brown
23. Beauden Barrett
