| No. | Name | |
|---|---|---|
15Isaia Toeava, FB | ||
14Cory Jane, W | ||
13Conrad Smith, C | ||
12Ma'a Nonu, C | ||
11Richard Kahui, W 2 | ||
10Colin Slade, FH 9 | ||
9Andy Ellis, SH | ||
1Tony Woodcock, P | ||
2Keven Mealamu, H | ||
3Owen Franks, P | ||
4Brad Thorn, L | ||
5Sam Whitelock, L | ||
6Jerome Kaino, FL | ||
7Adam Thomson, FL | ||
8Victor Vito, N8 | ||
| Replacements | ||
16Andrew Hore, H | ||
17John Afoa, P | ||
18Ali Williams, N8 | ||
19Anthony Boric, L | ||
20Jimmy Cowan, SH | ||
21Piri Weepu, FB | ||
22Sonny Bill Williams, W 2 | ||
*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold
It's been another busy week across the rugby world, with Ian Foster, in particular, right in the spotlight.
Max Jorgensen has revealed how the despair of being ruled out of last year's Rugby World Cup was "100 percent" a major driver in his decision to recommit to the NSW Waratahs.
South Africa's double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi may not lead the side this year despite playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92, coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday.
Former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident, South African Rugby confirmed on Monday, the fifth player from their victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.
Angus Bell and Taniela Tupou have lamented Australia's woeful World Cup campaign, pointing to injuries to key forwards and the non-selection of an "experienced 10" as the chief reasons behind a maiden pool-stage exit.
South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has denied he used discriminatory language towards England flanker Tom Curry in their Rugby World Cup semifinal in October, labelling the allegations against him "unprofessional".
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