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Last Updated: Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 05:32 GMT 06:32 UK
All Blacks make sweeping changes
Joe Rokocoko trains with the All Blacks this week
Rokocoko returns on the left wing
New Zealand have made seven changes to their team for Saturday's Tri-Nations match against Australia in Brisbane.

Coach Graham Henry admitted he was restoring his 'A' team as he announced four backline changes and three to the pack that beat South Africa 35-17.

Rico Gear and Joe Rokocoko return on the wings, Aaron Mauger starts at inside centre and Byron Kelleher replaces Piri Weepu at scrum-half.

Jerry Collins, Keven Mealamu and Tony Woodcock all return to the pack.

The only player of the eight rested after their opening 32-12 win over Australia not to be recalled is lock Jason Eaton, who is on the bench with Ali Williams retaining his starting spot.

Henry has opted for experience against a Wallabies side he expects to be in a "dangerous" frame of mind after that opening reverse in Christchurch.

They have since had the confidence boost of thrashing South Africa 49-0.

"A lot of these guys have played a lot of important Test matches together, so yeah, I think you could call that the 'A' team," Henry said of his own side.

"Australia won by an impressive margin in their last match and have a great record in Brisbane, so we expect this to be the most difficult Test of the season so far.

"It's a critical Test for the Tri-Nations series as well, so there's plenty to play for."

The All Blacks will also retain the Bledisloe Cup if they win on Saturday.


New Zealand: Leon MacDonald; Rico Gear, Mils Muliaina, Aaron Mauger, Joe Rokocoko; Daniel Carter, Byron Kelleher; Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu, Carl Hayman, Chris Jack, Ali Williams, Jerry Collins, Richie McCaw (capt), Rodney So'oialo.
Replacements: Isaia Toeava, Luke McAlister, Jimmy Cowan, Chris Masoe, Jason Eaton, Greg Somerville, Andrew Hore.


Tri-Nations Series Table
Saturday, 11 September 2010 13:05 UK
 TeamPPDPTS
1New Zealand67327
2Australia6-2611
3South Africa6-477

SEE ALSO
Australia recall Blake to face NZ
26 Jul 06 |  Internationals
New Zealand 35-17 South Africa
22 Jul 06 |  Internationals
Australia 49-0 South Africa
15 Jul 06 |  Internationals
New Zealand 32-12 Australia
08 Jul 06 |  Internationals


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