More injuries hit All Blacks

The All Blacks have made two late changes to their team to play the Lions in the third rugby test at Eden Park on Saturday.

Openside flanker Richie McCaw has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, while a groin strain has sidelined Leon MacDonald, who was to start at first five-eighth.

Rodney So'oialo moves from No 8 to openside flanker, with Sione Lauaki to play No 8.

Luke McAlister will play at first five-eighth with Nick Evans coming on to the bench.

Marty Holah joins the squad as loose forward cover.

Injury ruled out Daniel Carter and Aaron Mauger from the team earlier.

- NZPA