Three changes in AB's team against Wallabies in semi-finals on Sunday...
October 13th 2011 23:47
Thre changes in AB's for semifinal against Wallabies...
The All Blacks coaching staff has made three changes to their line-up to face Australia in the sudden-death Rugby World Cup 2011 semifinal at Eden Park on Sunday.
Captain Richie McCaw has been named to start at open side flanker despite battling an ongoing foot injury.
Aaron Cruden will start at first five, while Stephen Donald comes onto the bench as cover with Daniel Carter and Colin Slade ruled out of the tournament.
Israel Dagg returns from a leg injury to start at fullback, while Richard Kahui also comes back on the left wing.
Sonny Bill Williams drops to the bench, while Ben Franks joins him after missing last week's quarterfinal win over Argentina due to illness.
All Blacks: 15. Israel Dagg, 14. Cory Jane, 13. Conrad Smith, 12. Ma'a Nonu, 11. Richard Kahui, 10. Aaron Cruden, 9. Piri Weepu, 8. Kieran Read, 7. Richie McCaw (capt), 6. Jerome Kaino, 5. Sam Whitelock, 4. Brad Thorn, 3. Owen Franks, 2. Keven Mealamu, 1. Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Andrew Hore, Ben Franks, Ali Williams, Victor Vito, Andy Ellis, Stephen Donald, Sonny Bill Williams.
This is it fans - knockout stage. Lose and go home - win and play in the RWC final.
Acknowledgements: © 2011 NZCity, NewsTalkZB
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