Robertson makes 4 changes for Bledisloe opener

Robertson makes 4 changes for Bledisloe opener

Robertson makes 4 changes for Bledisloe opener

By Mikaele Liga
Thursday 19/09/2024

All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to the run-on side to play the Wallabies in Sydney after naming his team to play them this week in an expected cracker of a game.

The four changes will see the return of forwards Ethan De Groot and Pasilio Tosi and Caleb Clarke and Will Jordan in the back-line.

Robertson says the Bledisloe Cup is so revered by both of these teams, that they are expecting a classic showdown against their Australian rivals.

He says they have acknowledged the rich history of the Cup this week as a team and recognize that history does not bestow any rights.

Razor adds the Bledisloe Cup is always hard-earned and each year is its chapter in the Bledisloe story.

He says according to him the All Blacks have held the Bledisloe Cup since 2003 and are favorites to retain the trophy again this year.

The opening test is in Sydney on Saturday, with the sold-out second test in Wellington the following week.

Robertson is confident the selectors have made the right calls.

The team to face the Wallabies includes prop Ethan de Groot, hooker Codie Taylor, prop Tyrel Lomax, locks Scott Barrett who is also the captain, and Tupou Vaa'i, Flankers Wallace Sititi, and Sam Cane while Ardie Savea is at number 8.

Halfback Cortez Ratima will pair up with Damian McKenzie at fly-half while Caleb Clarke is on the open side wing.

Inside center Jordie Barrett will pair up with Rieko Ioane at outside center while Will Jordan will be on the blindside wing and, Beauden Barrett at fullback.

The reserves include Asafo Aumua, Tamaiti Williams, Pasilio Tosi, Sam Darry, Luke Jacobson, TJ Perenara, Anton Lienert-Brown, and Sevu Reece while Fletcher Newell and Ruben Love are out with injuries.

The All Blacks take on the Wallabies at 5.45pm this Saturday.

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