The All Blacks team for the second test against the Lions in Wellington on Saturday features three changes from the side that won the first in Christchurch.
Missing from the team are fullback Leon MacDonald, winger Doug Howlett and halfback Justin Marshall.
Their respective places in the backline go to Mils Muliaina, Rico Gear and Byron Kelleher.
Marshall and MacDonald are among the reserves while Howlett drops out of the squad altogether, with Ma'a Nonu coming onto the bench.
* All Blacks team for the second rugby test against the Lions at Westpac Stadium in Wellington at 7.10pm on Saturday:
Mils Muliaina, Rico Gear, Tana Umaga (captain), Aaron Mauger, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Daniel Carter, Byron Kelleher, Rodney So'oialo, Richie McCaw, Jerry Collins, Ali Williams, Chris Jack, Carl Hayman, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Derren Witcombe, Greg Somerville, Jono Gibbes, Sione Lauaki, Justin Marshall, Ma'a Nonu, Leon MacDonald.
- NZPA
All Blacks make three changes
Ma'a Nonu (centre) has been called onto the bench for the second test. Picture / Fotopress
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