Will Jordan will line out at fullback, while 21-year-old blindside Wallace Sititi will make his first start for New Zealand.
BEAUDEN BARRETT AND TJ Perenara were benched as New Zealand made five changes Thursday to their starting line-up for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against South Africa.
“TJ and Beauden will add significant experience and leadership when they run out and the 23 selected will put in a performance our fans both here and at home in New Zealand will be proud of,” Robertson said.Advertisement Ratima, 23, will win his fourth cap after making his debut against England in July.
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