All Blacks make 10 changes to starting lineup for third rugby test against France
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made 10 changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s third rugby test against France, naming hooker Brodie McAlister to make his debut from the bench. Robertson pledged to use every member of his squad in the three-test series and he kept that promise…
All Blacks make 10 changes to the starting lineup for the third rugby test against France
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made 10 changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s third rugby test against France, naming hooker Brodie McAlister to make his debut from the bench.Robertson pledged to use every member of his squad in the three-test series and he kept that promise Thursday after making only minor changes between the first and second tests. New Zealand holds an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and has regained the Dave Gallagher Trophy.Damian McKenzie will start at flyhalf for the first time in the series, taking over from Beauden Barrett who started in the first two tests. He will combine in the halves for the first time this season with Cortez Ratima.Robertson has selected a new midfield partnership with Quinn Tupaea returning to the starting lineup after a long injury break, combining with veteran Anton Lienert-Brown. Ruben Love will start for the first time at fullback, while Sevu Reece returns on the right wing after missing the second test with…
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