Sevu Reece to miss Canada match as Rieko Ioane is recalled for All Blacks

Rieko Ioane has been recalled to the starting side for the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup clash with Canada in Oita on Wednesday.

Ioane has struggled for game time this season, having seemingly been overtaken by Sevu Reece and George Bridge.

Reece and Bridge drop out of the 23, with Jordie Barrett wearing the number 14 jersey.

The Richie Mo'unga‑Beauden Barrett first‑five/fullback combo continues, while Atu Moli, Liam Coltman and Angus Ta'avao make up an inexperienced front row.

The All Blacks will face Canada at 10.15pm this Wednesday.

Meanwhile, in the lone game today, Samoa takes on Scotland at 10.15pm.

All Blacks:

1: Atu Moli (2)

2: Liam Coltman (6)

3: Angus Ta’avao (9)

4: Patrick Tuipulotu (26)

5: Scott Barrett (32)

6: Shannon Frizell (6)

7:Matt Todd (21)

8: Kieran Read ‑ captain (123)

9: TJ Perenara (60)

10: Richie Mo’unga (13)

11: Rieko Ioane (26)

12: Sonny Bill Williams (54)

13: Jack Goodhue (9)

14: Jordie Barrett (12)

15: Beauden Barrett (79)

Reserves:

16: Codie Taylor (46)

17: Ofa Tuungafasi (31)

18: Nepo Laulala (21)

19: Samuel Whitelock (113)

20: Ardie Savea (40)

21: Brad Weber (2)

22: Ryan Crotty (46)

23: Ben Smith (81)

Source:  TVNZ

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