Beauden benched, Jordan at 15, Sititi begins with Blackadder, Clarke injured

Will Jordan has been named at fullback for the All Blacks’ match towards the Springboks in Cape City, with Beauden Barrett benched and a change within the No.9 jersey as Scott Robertson made 4 modifications to the beginning XV overwhelmed in Johannesburg.

Cortez Ratima features his second Check begin at halfback, with wings Mark Tele’a and Sevu Reece forming a brand new look again three with Jordan.

Caleb Clarke was unavailable resulting from a again damage sustained throughout final weekend’s Check at Ellis Park, whereas Jordan shifts from the suitable wing to fullback for the primary time in 2024 and solely the second time in his All Blacks profession. Dalton Papali’i, who missed the primary Check, was ignored regardless of being out there for choice.

There’s one change to the beginning ahead pack with Wallace Sititi set to play his second Check at blindside flanker instead of Ethan Blackadder, whose tight hamstring noticed him unavailable for choice.

Luke Jacobson has been introduced onto the reserves bench which additionally options TJ Perenara and Beauden Barrett. 

“It’s been nice to really feel the help in Cape City this week and we’re wanting ahead to taking part in in a metropolis with a wealthy rugby historical past and deep help for the All Blacks,” mentioned Robertson in an announcement.

“TJ and Beauden will add vital expertise and management once they run out and the 23 chosen will put in a efficiency our followers each right here in Cape City and at house in New Zealand will probably be pleased with.”

All Blacks match-day 23 (Check caps in brackets) 
  
1.    Tamaiti Williams (10) 
2.    Codie Taylor (90)  
3.    Tyrel Lomax (37)  
4.    Scott Barrett (73) (Captain) 
5.    Tupou Vaa’i (31)  
6.    Wallace Sititi (2)  
7.    Sam Cane (97)  
8.    Ardie Savea (87) (Vice Captain) 
9.    Cortez Ratima (5)  
10.  Damian McKenzie (53) 
11.  Mark Tele’a (14) 
12.  Jordie Barrett (63) (Vice Captain) 
13.  Rieko Ioane (74) 
14.  Sevu Reece (27) 
15.  Will Jordan (34)  
 
16. Asafo Aumua (12) 
17. Ofa Tu’ungafasi (62) 
18. Fletcher Newell (19) 
19. Sam Darry (4)  
20. Luke Jacobson (21)  
21. TJ Perenara (85)  
22. Anton Lienert-Brown (76) 
23. Beauden Barrett (129)  

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