The All Blacks have overhauled their lineup to face Wales, making 13 changes to the starting XV and fielding an entirely new bench as they aim to close out their Northern Tour on a high.
Tamaiti Williams, Samisoni Taukei’aho and Pasilio Tosi move into starting front-row roles, Fabian Holland returns to partner captain Scott Barrett at lock, and Simon Parker is the only forward retained from last week.
Damian McKenzie starts at first five with Anton Lienert-Brown and Rieko Ioane in the midfield, while Caleb Clarke and Will Jordan take the wings and Ruben Love earns another start at fullback.
Coach Scott Robertson said the side is determined to deliver a performance reflecting their pride and to honour departing figures in New Zealand Rugby as they prepare for a fierce Welsh challenge.
All Blacks match-day 23 (Test caps in brackets)
- Tamaiti Williams (26)
- Samisoni Taukei’aho (42)
- Pasilio Tosi (15)
- Scott Barrett (88) (Captain)
- Fabian Holland (11)
- Simon Parker (7)
- Du’Plessis Kirifi (7)
- Wallace Sititi (18)
- Cortez Ratima (20)
- Damian McKenzie (73)
- Caleb Clarke (32)
- Anton Lienert-Brown (87)
- Rieko Ioane (87)
- Will Jordan (53)
- Ruben Love (4)
- George Bell (3)
- Fletcher Newell (34)
- George Bower (24)
- Josh Lord (11)
- Christian Lio-Willie (3)
- Finlay Christie (27)
- Leicester Fainga’anuku (11)
- Sevu Reece (36)
