All Blacks Named To Face Italy

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has named his side to face Italy in their final pool match at the Rugby World Cup, with lock Sam Whitelock in the reserves for his potential 149th test appearance for the All Blacks.

Their are several players returning from injury in the starting side and in the reserves. Same Cane's back injury and Tyrel Lomax's knee cut have allowed their inclusion on the reserves bench while both Jordie Barrett and Shannon Frizell will both start their first games of the tournament. 

New Zealand All Blacks: 

Beauden Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Mark Telea, Richie Mo’unga, Aaron Smith; Ardie Savea (capt), Dalton Papalii, Shannon Frizell, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Nepo Laulala, Codie Taylor, Ofa Tuungafasi. 

Reserves: 

Dane Coles, Tamaiti Williams, Tyrel Lomax, Sam Whitelock, Sam Cane, Cam Roigard, Damian McKenzie, Anton Lienert-Brown.

Super Rugby Round Four Results

Hurricanes: 34 

Tries: Cam Roigard 2, Kini Naholo 2, Dane Coles. Conversions: Jordie Barrett 3, Penalty: Barrett 

Waratahs:17 

Tries: Nemani Nadolo, Max Jorgensen, Langi Gleeson, Conversion: Ben Donaldson

Chiefs: 44

Tries: Rameka Poihipi, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson 2, Tyrone Thompson, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Conversions: Bryn Gatland 4, Penalties: Gatland 2 

Rebels: 25

Tries: Alex Mafi, Stacey Ili, Nick Jooste, David Feliuai, Conversion: Carter Gordon, Penalty: Reece Hodge

Crusaders: 34

Tries: Fergus Burke, Ethan Blackadder, Leicester Fainga’anuku 3, Conversions:  Richie Mo’unga 3, Penalty: Mo’unga 

Blues: 28

Tries: Mark Telea, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Stephen Perofeta, Conversions: Beauden Barrett 4

Brumbies: 62

Tries: Tamati Tua, Pete Samu, Luke Reimer 2, Andy Muirhead 2, Jack Debreczeni, Ben O'Donnell, Corey Toole. Conversions: Noah Lolesio 3, Ryan Lonegan 4, Penalty: Lolesio

Moana Pasifika: 36

Tries: Miracle Faiilagi, Alamanda Motuga 2, Fine Inisi, Samiuela Moli, Conversions: Christian Leali'ifano 4, Penalty: Leali'ifano

Highlanders: 43 

Tries: Jonah Lowe 2, Mitch Hunt, Sam Gilbert, Sean Withy, Hugh Renton, Conversions: Gilbert 5, Penalty: Gilbert

Force: 35

Tries: Zach Kibirige, Tom Horton, Bryce Hegarty, Siosifa Amone, Ollie Callan, Conversion: Hegarty, Bayley Kuenzle, Penalty: Hegarty

Reds: 27

Tries: Josh Flook 2, Harry Wilson, Suliasi Vunivalu, Conversions: James O'Connor, Penalty: Tom Lynagh

Fijian Drua: 24 

Tries: Leone Rotuisolia, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefo Masi, Conversions: Frank Lomani 3, Penalty: Lomani