A number of changes to Clayton McMillan's All Blacks XV side to challenge Georgia in Montpellier.

The Ranfurly Shield is on the move again with Taranaki too strong as they challenged and beat Tasman in Nelson

Taranaki have won their third straight match in the National Provincial Championship, perhaps fortuitously.

Defending champions Taranaki have started the new NPC season where they left off the last.