Beauden benched, Jordan at 15, Sititi begins with Blackadder, Clarke injured

Will Jordan has been named at fullback for the All Blacks’ match in opposition to the Springboks in Cape City, with Beauden Barrett benched and a swap within the No.9 jersey as Scott Robertson made 4 modifications to the beginning XV crushed in Johannesburg.

Cortez Ratima features his second Take a look at begin at halfback, with wings Mark Tele’a and Sevu Reece forming a brand new look again three with Jordan.

Caleb Clarke was unavailable attributable to a again harm sustained throughout final weekend’s Take a look at at Ellis Park, whereas Jordan shifts from the best wing to fullback for the primary time in 2024 and solely the second time in his All Blacks profession. Dalton Papali’i, who missed the primary Take a look at, was omitted regardless of being accessible for choice.

There may be one change to the beginning ahead pack with Wallace Sititi set to play his second Take a look at at blindside flanker rather than Ethan Blackadder, whose tight hamstring noticed him unavailable for choice.

Luke Jacobson has been introduced onto the reserves bench which additionally options TJ Perenara and Beauden Barrett. 

“It’s been nice to really feel the help in Cape City this week and we’re wanting ahead to enjoying in a metropolis with a wealthy rugby historical past and deep help for the All Blacks,” stated Robertson in a press release.

“TJ and Beauden will add vital expertise and management once they run out and the 23 chosen will put in a efficiency our followers each right here in Cape City and at residence in New Zealand will probably be happy with.”

All Blacks match-day 23 (Take a look at caps in brackets) 
  
1.    Tamaiti Williams (10) 
2.    Codie Taylor (90)  
3.    Tyrel Lomax (37)  
4.    Scott Barrett (73) (Captain) 
5.    Tupou Vaa’i (31)  
6.    Wallace Sititi (2)  
7.    Sam Cane (97)  
8.    Ardie Savea (87) (Vice Captain) 
9.    Cortez Ratima (5)  
10.  Damian McKenzie (53) 
11.  Mark Tele’a (14) 
12.  Jordie Barrett (63) (Vice Captain) 
13.  Rieko Ioane (74) 
14.  Sevu Reece (27) 
15.  Will Jordan (34)  
 
16. Asafo Aumua (12) 
17. Ofa Tu’ungafasi (62) 
18. Fletcher Newell (19) 
19. Sam Darry (4)  
20. Luke Jacobson (21)  
21. TJ Perenara (85)  
22. Anton Lienert-Brown (76) 
23. Beauden Barrett (129)  

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