All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named his side to face Argentina in their opening Rugby Championship clash in Wellington, with a few notable selections.
Sam Darry gets another start after his debut against Fiji, joining Tupou Vaa'i in the second row after Scott Barrett was ruled out of the first two tests of the Rugby Championship with a finger injury and Patrick Tuipulotu still recovering from a knee complaint.
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A talking point is Ethan Blackadder's inclusion at blindside with Wallace Sititi named on the bench, alongside Samipeni Finau, with Luke Jacobson dropping out of the matchday squad.
Dalton Papali'i and captain Ardie Savea are the other starting loose forwards.
TJ Perenara is back from a knee injury of his own and takes the starting halfback spot after this week announcing this season would be his last in New Zealand rugby.
Cortez Ratima has been given the reserve spot after recovering from a head knock against Fiji that saw him leave the field after only half-an-hour.
Also in the forwards, there was a predictably unchanged front row.
Anton Lienert-Brown will wear the No 13 jersey for the 31st time, following a standout performance against Fiji in San Diego.
Lienert-Brown will combine with vice-captain Jordie Barrett in the midfield, just the second time the duo has started a test together as a midfield pairing.
Beauden Barrett takes back the fullback jersey after it was confirmed that Stephen Perofeta is injured, however, it was highly likely the 125-test veteran would have taken the spot anyway after strong performances in all three test so far this year.
Will Jordan has been named on the bench as back utility cover. After suffering a shoulder injury, Jordan missed the entire Super Rugby Pacific season. He is currently sitting on 31 tries from 31 test appearances.
"It's a special night for Ardie leading the team in his hometown and it's great to have TJ and Will back in the mix,” said Robertson.
“Once again there were some close selection calls but we've picked a squad to win the key contests and perform on Saturday. We know Argentina will bring a lot of physicality and passion to the test and we're ready for that challenge."
The match at Wellington’s Sky Stadium will kick off on Saturday at 7.05pm.
ALL BLACKS: Beauden Barrett, Sevu Reece, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jordie Barrett, Mark Tele’a, Damian McKenzie, TJ Perenara; Ardie Savea (capt), Dalton Papali’i, Ethan Blackadder, Sam Darry, Tupou Vaa’i, Tyrel Lomax, Codie Taylor, Ethan De Groot. Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Fletcher Newell, Josh Lord, Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Rieko Ioane, Will Jordan