
Three changes for All Blacks
New Zealand have made three changes to the team which defeated England 19-6 as they turn their attention to Saturday's meeting with France in Marseille.
Prop Neemia Tialata replaces Owen Franks, flanker Jerome Kaino steps in for Adam Thomson, and Cory Jane will get the nod ahead of Zac Guildford on the right wing.
Hooker Corey Flynn will take his place on the bench after shaking off a hamstring problem, while Tanerau Latimer and Luke McAlister have also been included among the replacements.
"The French will be a passionate, physical side who are undefeated at home in their November Tests so it will be another huge Test for the All Blacks," said coach Graham Henry.
"The team is looking forward to the challenge."
Full-back Mils Muliaina will win his 82nd cap and therefore become the second most capped All Black of all time behind Sean Fitzpatrick, the hooker who earned 92 caps between 1986 and 1997.
Captain Richie McCaw will make his 80th appearance to become the third most capped All Black in history.
Meanwhile, Brad Thorn and Andy Ellis will return to New Zealand after the France Test and will miss the Barbarians clash at Twickenham which completes the tour.
Team: Mils Muliaina; Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Sitiveni Sivivatu; Jimmy Cowan, Dan Carter; Kieran Read, Richie McCaw, Jerome Kaino, Tom Donnelly, Brad Thorn, Neemia Tialata, Andrew Hore, Tony Woodcock.
Replacements: Corey Flynn, Owen Franks, Anthony Boric, Tanerau Latimer, Andy Ellis, Stephen Donald, Luke McAlister.
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