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It would seem that Graham Henry isn't afraid of having old reliable Hookers going into the World Cup...
Eight All Blacks changes
From correspondents in Durban, South Africa
June 19, 2007
NEW Zealand coach Graham Henry has made eight changes to his team for Saturday's Tri-Nations Test with South Africa at Durban's Absa Stadium.
Isaia Toeava reclaims the No 13 jersey from Luke McAlister, while up front there are several changes, with the new-look front row of Carl Hayman, Anton Oliver and Tony Woodcock the most significant.
South Africa-born lock Greg Rawlinson has been favoured to Ross Filipo, who started last week, and he'll join Troy Flavell in the second row.
The back row has also got a familiar look with Jerry Collins returning to the side of the scrum and Rodney So'oialo taking over at No 8.
The Springboks, who may be without injured skipper John Smit, prop Gurthro Steenkamp and loose forward Juan Smith, will name their team tomorrow.
Agence France-Presse
New Zealand:
- Tony Woodcock,
- Anton Oliver,
- Carl Hayman,
- Troy Flavell,
- Greg Rawlinson,
- Jerry Collins,
- Richie McCaw (C),
- Rodney So'oialo,
- Byron Kelleher,
- Dan Carter,
- Sitiveni Sivivatu,
- Aaron Mauger,
- Isaia Toeava,
- Joe Rokocoko,
- Mils Muilaina;
- Keven Mealamu,
- Neemia Tialata,
- Ross Filipo,
- Chris Masoe,
- Piri Weepu,
- Luke McAlister,
- Leon MacDonald.