Warren Gatland was right - Beauden Barrett will start at first-five for the All Blacks against Wales on Sunday morning. Hansen said Barrett deserved his shot ahead of the others despite having played only about 25 minutes in the past three weeks. The other key selection was fullback and right wing, with Ben Smith and Charles Piutau winning those respective positions. Israel Dagg has been left out of the squad.
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