As expected, the All Blacks are going all-out with their team for the decisive third test against the Lions.
With the series tied at one apiece, the winner of Saturday’s clash between the British and Irish Lions and New Zealand will take home all the marbles.
The match day squad sees 20-year-old Jordie Barrett receive his first Test start. The youngster comes in at fullback with Israel Dagg moving to the right wing and Julian Savea returning on the left wing. Ngani Laumape takes the number 12 jersey while recent call-up Malakai Fekitoa has been brought into the squad as cover.
It will be a landmark occasion for Kieran Read, who will play his 100th Test match and his 25th as captain, Aaron Cruden and Charlie Faumuina are expected to receive their 50th caps from the bench.
Check out the team in full below.
1. Joe Moody (27)
2. Codie Taylor (18)
3. Owen Franks (93)
4. Brodie Retallick (63)
5. Samuel Whitelock (87)
6. Jerome Kaino (80)
7. Sam Cane (43)
8. Kieran Read (99) – Captain
9. Aaron Smith (61)
10. Beauden Barrett (52)
11. Julian Savea (53)
12. Ngani Laumape (1)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (12)
14. Israel Dagg (64)
15. Jordie Barrett (1)
17. Wyatt Crockett (61)
18. Charlie Faumuina (49)
19. Scott Barrett (7)
20. Ardie Savea (15)
21. TJ Perenara (32)
22. Aaron Cruden (49)
23. Malakai Fekitoa (23)
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