All Black coach Ian Foster has named his side to face Fiji in the second match of the Steinlager Series at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, 7.05pm, Saturday 10 July.
The side features 13 changes to the starting side that faced Tonga last week, with only centre Rieko Ioane and winger George Bridge remaining to start. Halfback Aaron Smith will captain the side for the first time, in his 98th test, and will pair with Beauden Barrett at first five. Brodie Retallick also starts his first match for the All Blacks since 2019, and partners Patrick Tuipulotu at lock.
All Black Team:
1. George Bower
2. Codie Taylor
3. Nepo Laulala
4. Patrick Tuipulotu
5. Brodie Retallick
6. Shannon Frizell
7. Ethan Blackadder
8. Hoskins Sotutu
9. Aaron Smith - captain
10. Beauden Barrett
11. George Bridge
12. David Havili
13. Rieko Ioane
14. Sevu Reece
15. Jordie Barrett
Reserves:
16. Dane Coles
17. Ethan de Groot
18. Tyrel Lomax
19. Samuel Whitelock
20. Luke Jacobson
21. Finlay Christie
22. Damian McKenzie
23. Will Jordan
Fiji Team:
1. Peni Ravai
2. Samuel Matavesi
3. Mesake Doge
4. Temo Mayanavanua
5. Leone Nakarawa
6. Johnny Dyer
7. Mesulame Kunavula
8. Albert Tuisue
9. Simione Kuruvoli
10. Ben Volavola
11. Nemani Nadolo
12. Levani Botia (c)
13. Waisea Nayacalevu
14. Eroni Sau
15. Kini Murimurivalu
Reserves:
16. Peni Narisia
17. Haereiti Hetet
18. Leeroy Atalifo
19. Tevita Ratuva
20. Peceli Yato
21. Setareki Tuicuvu
22. Eneriko Buliruarua
23. Manasa Mataele
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