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The All Blacks today made six changes to their starting line up for the second and final test against France in Wellington on Saturday night.
In the forwards Jerry Collins, who is over a heel injury, comes in at blindside flanker for Reuben Thorne, Rodney So'oialo for Chris Masoe at No 8, Keith Robinson for Chris Jack at lock and Anton Oliver for Keven Mealamu at hooker.
In the backs, halfback Piri Weepu is replaced by Byron Kelleher while Aaron Mauger, who scored two tries in the first test, makes way for Luke McAlister.
Centre Conrad Smith, who also missed the first test, has recovered sufficiently from a hamstring injury and comes onto the bench. His cover, Ma'a Nonu, leaves the squad to rejoin the Junior All Blacks in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Utility back Mils Muliaina was not considered because he is still recovering from a hamstring injury.
First five-eighth Dan Carter and skipper Richie McCaw will start the second test after hobbling off after the first-half of the first test.
All Blacks coach Graham Henry said: "We are looking for more improvement this week. Our execution can be better and we can handle stoppages better as well.
"We always wanted to play everyone during the Iveco Series, plus we have Byron Kelleher and Conrad Smith back from injury, so there have been a number of changes to the starting team," Henry added.
"At the same time, we're also trying to give a bit of time out to some players who had long Super 14 campaigns."
Only Mils Muliaina was not considered for selection due to a lingering hamstring injury.
Meanwhile, with Conrad Smith available, replacement player Ma'a Nonu has been released from the All Blacks squad.
The All Blacks won the first test at Eden Park last Saturday 42-11.
NEW ZEALAND:
Backs:
Leon MacDonald, Jo Rokocoko, Isaia Toeava, Luke McAlister, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Dan Carter, Byron Kelleher
Forwards:
Rodney So'oialo, Richie McCaw (c), Jerry Collins, Ali Williams, Keith Robinson, Carl Hayman, Anton Oliver, Tony Woodcock
Reserves:
Keven Mealamu, Neemia Tialata, Chris Jack, Chris Masoe, Brendon Leonard, Nick Evans, Conrad Smith
- NZHERALD STAFF, NZPA
