Beauden Barrett will start against Tonga in the 10 jersey while there is no room for wing Rieko Ioane. Photosport
The All Blacks team has been named to play Tonga on Saturday with Beauden Barrett switching back to number 10 and Rieko Ioane missing the squad the key talking points.
The team features several changes from the side which played the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Cup match at Eden
Park on August 17.
In the forwards, Codie Taylor starts at hooker, with Liam Coltman providing cover from the bench; Matt Todd starts at openside, with Luke Jacobson coming onto the bench for his second Test, while Scott Barrett comes in as lock cover on the bench.
In the backs, TJ Perenara will start in the 9 jersey, with Aaron Smith on the bench; Beauden Barrett is at 10 with Josh Ioane poised to make his All Blacks debut off the bench if required; Ryan Crotty returns from injury into the 12 jersey for his first Test appearance of the year, while in the outsides, Ben Smith comes in at fullback, with Jordie Barrett providing cover in the reserves.
All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said there was a real sense of excitement in the team.
