All Blacks team naming: Scott Robertson names his side for Wallabies test in Perth
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson names his side for the final Rugby Championship test in Perth.
Beauden Barrett and Ethan de Groot have already been ruled out while there are injury concerns for Caleb Clarke and Tupou Vaa’i.
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That's a wrap
That'll wrap up our live coverage for the afternoon – but we'll have more to come in the build-up to Saturday's test.
Thanks for joining us and be sure to tune in on Saturday night as we bring you all the action from Optus Stadium in Perth, with a 10.45pm kickoff.
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Wallabies team set to be named tonight
The All Blacks have made seven changes to their starting side, now many will the Wallabies make? Their team list is expected to drop at 6.30pm.
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All Blacks side named
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Injury list
Here is the list of players who are unavailable due to injury: Tyrel Lomax (thumb), Caleb Clarke (ankle), Beauden Barrett (shoulder), Ethan de Groot (concussion), Ollie Norris (back), Emoni Narawa (rib fracture), Timoci Tavatavanawai (fractured radius).
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Seven changes
Four of the seven changes are injury-related with Leicester Fainga'anuku, Damian McKenzie, Fletcher Newell and Tamaiti Williams joining the starting side.
Meanwhile, Scott Barrett returns to lead the side while Quinn Tupaea and Peter Lakai will have their first starts at centre and No 8 respectively.
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All Blacks side to face Wallabies
1. Tamaiti Williams
2. Codie Taylor
3. Fletcher Newell
4. Scott Barrett(Captain)
5. Tupou Vaa’i
6. Simon Parker
7. Ardie Savea (Vice-Captain)
8. Peter Lakai
9. Cam Roigard
10. Damian McKenzie
11. Leicester Fainga'anuku
12. Jordie Barrett (Vice-Captain)
13. Quinn Tupaea
14. Leroy Carter
15. Will Jordan
16. Samisoni Taukei’aho
17. George Bower
18. Pasilio Tosi
19. Patrick Tuipulotu
20. Wallace Sititi
21. Cortez Ratima
22. Rieko Ioane
23. Ruben Love
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Five minutes to go ...
We are getting closer and closer to the team being named.
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Nearly time...
Just under 15 minutes until the squad is named.
How many changes will Scott Robertson make?
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What Scott Robertson’s side must fix
Gregor Paul breaks down what improvements the All Blacks must make ahead of the second test against the Wallabies in Perth.
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'You have a history'
The Australian Border Force has spiced up Saturday’s clash between the All Blacks and Wallabies in Perth with a post targeting former captain Richie McCaw.
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All you need to know
One hour until the All Blacks' team is named. In the meantime, here's everything you need for Saturday's clash.
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Wallabies set to make changes
The Wallabies are due to name their team later tonight and changes are expected. Lock Will Skelton and flanker Rob Valetini, who missed the test at Eden Park last week, are both expected to be named in the starting side.
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How the Perth test match will be won
Newstalk ZB rugby analyst and former All Black Ant Strachan opens his notebook to analyse the key to victory for Scott Robertson’s side in Perth.
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Good afternoon
Kia ora and thank you for joining us as we build up to Scott Robertson naming his side to face Australia in Perth. The team sheet is expected to be released at 5.30pm.
Cameron McMillan
Damian McKenzie is set to assume the playmaking reins from Beauden Barrett after emerging from the bench to replace him late in the first half of last week’s victory against the Wallabies.
McKenzie savoured the first eight tests as Scott Robertson’s first-choice playmaker last year but after falling behind Barrett, he has since started once in the No 10 jersey – in the third test against France in Hamilton – this season.
With Clarke likely to be ruled out after impressing in his return to the left wing, the All Blacks could inject Leicester Fainga’anuku for his first test since the 2023 World Cup quarter-final.