Just four changes to the starting side and the return of veteran loose forward Sam Cane to the reserves are two features of the All Blacks named to play Argentina at Eden Park.
There are three changes in the backline where wings Caleb Clarke and Will Jordan start on the left and right wings, respectively, and Rieko Ioane reclaims the No 13 jersey.
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It will be Jordan’s first start of the season after returning via the reserves against Argentina in Wellington from a shoulder injury that had kept him out of the first three toests of the year.
The 26-year-old will wear the No 14 jersey for the 26th time, while Clarke returns to the squad after a standout performance against Fiji in San Diego in July.
Ioane will start at centre with Anton Lienert-Brown moving to the reserves where he will provide impact for the backs alongside wing Mark Tele’a and halfback Cortez Ratima.
Damian McKenzie keeps his place at first-five.
The starting forward pack has just one change with Tamaiti Williams gaining his third test start at loose head prop in place of Ethan de Groot, who is having a neck injury assessed.
Willams’ previous test starts came during the All Blacks 47-5 win over Fiji in San Diego and against Australia during a 23-20 win in Dunedin in 2023.
The side will again be led by Captain Ardie Savea from No 8 with Dalton Papali’i and Ethan Blackadder completing the loose trio.
Cane comes into the matchday 23 for the first time in 2024 and will have the opportunity to add to his 95 test caps from the reserves.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson wants his side to own the first test result and make amends in Auckland.
“We’ve reflected deeply on our performance and our preparation individually and collectively is something we have all owned. Our intent and focus has shifted solely to Eden Park.”
The 2011 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal is the only previous occasion the All Blacks have played Argentina at Eden Park. The All Blacks won the match 33-10.
ALL BLACKS: Beauden Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko ioane, Jordan Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Damian McKenzie, TJ Perenara, Ardie Savea, Dalton Papali'i, Ethan Blackadder, Sam Darry, Tupou Vaa'i, Tyrel Lomax, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams. Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Fletcher Newell, Josh Lord, Sam Cane, Cortez Ratima, Anton Lienert-Brown, Mark Tele'a