Reece to start on wing for RWC quarter final clash against Ireland

Fiji born All Blacks winger, Sevu Reece will start on the wing when the All Blacks battle Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Coach Steve Hansen has also named Brodie Retallick to start in the locks.

Other players include Beauden Barrett, Joe Moody, Codie Taylor,  Nepo Laulala, Samuel Whitelock, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane,  Kieran Read, Aaron Smith, Richie Mo’unga, George Bridge, Anton Lienert-Brown and Jack Goodhue.

 

 

 

 

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🚨 TEAM NAMING | Presenting the All Blacks team to take on Ireland in Saturday's #RWC2019 quarterfinal. #NZLvIRE #BACKBLACK

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The All Blacks are aiming for their third straight Rugby World Cup crown and fourth overall.

Looking at the quarter-finals this week, Australia will face England at 7.15pm this Saturday, All Blacks will play Ireland at 10.15pm, Wales will take on France at 7.15pm this Sunday while Japan will face South Africa at 10.15pm this Sunday.

Team: 1: Joe Moody (43) 2: Codie Taylor (48) 3: Nepo Laulala (23) 4: Brodie Retallick (78) 5: Samuel Whitelock (115) 6: Ardie Savea (42) 7: Sam Cane (65) 8: Kieran Read - captain (124)  9: Aaron Smith (89) 10: Richie Mo’unga (14) 11: George Bridge (7) 12: Anton Lienert-Brown (40) 13: Jack Goodhue (11) 14: Sevu Reece (5) 15: Beauden Barrett (80)

Reserves: 16:Dane Coles (66) 17: Ofa Tuungafasi (33) 18: Angus Ta'avao (11) 19: Scott Barrett (33) 20: Matt Todd (23) 21: T J Perenara (62) 22: Sonny Bill Williams (55) 23: Jordie Barrett (14)

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