Monday, June 06, 2005

All Blacks XV to face Fiji

Tony Woodcock, Derren Whitcombe, Greg Somerville, James Ryan, Ali Williams, Jerry Collins, Richie McCaw, Rodney So'oialo, Byron Kelleher, Dan Carter, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Aaron Mauger, Tana Umaga (captain), Doug Howlett, Mils Muliana

SUBS: Keven Meleamu, Campbell Johnstone, Chris Jack, Mose Tuiali'i, Justin Marshall, Conrad Smith, Sosene Anesi

Ma'a Nonu hasn't recovered from a shoulder injury which means he's not available for selection.. Mils Muliana has recovered so he starts at fullback ahead of Mils Muliana..

v surprised to see Derren Whitcombe come this far but he did do pretty well in the ABs Trial so he deserves to start.. will he keep his place for the Lions, i'm not too sure.. that'll prob go to Anton Oliver or even Meleamu.. will be great to see Sivivatu against his country of origin.. have been waiting for ages to see this guy play for the All Blacks.. and v happy to see James Ryan there.. Otago boy and also he's done superbly for the Highlanders and looks like a modern Gary Whetton.. Campbell Johnstone also did well so deserves a chance..

there will be changes no doubt abt it after this game with the Maori players coming back but it'll be interesting to see these players push for the starting jerseys against the Lions..

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