All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup: Messam ruled out of Namibia clash

Liam Messam during a training run at the Rugby World Cup. Photo / Getty

All Blacks flanker Liam Messam's been ruled out of Friday's World Cup match against Namibia.

He'll be replaced by Jerome Kaino who's hamstring has made a quicker recovery than first thought.

Messam is suffering from a tight calf.

All Blacks team to play Namibia at the Olympic Stadium on Friday, kick-off 7am NZT is:

15. Colin Slade
14. Nehe Milner-Skudder
13. Malakai Fekitoa
12. Sonny Bill Williams
11. Julian Savea
10. Beauden Barrett
9. TJ Perenara
8 Victor Vito
7. Sam Cane (c)
6. Jerome Kaino
5. Sam Whitelock
4. Luke Romano
3. Charlie Faumuina
2. Codie Taylor
1. Ben Franks

Reserves

16. Keven Mealamu
17. Wyatt Crockett
18. Tony Woodcock
19. Kieran Read
20. Richie McCaw
21. Tawera Kerr-Barlow
22. Ma'a Nonu
23. Ben Smith