Only constant in All Blacks is change

The All Blacks are not letting on about selection tip-offs for Saturday's Tri-Nations match against South Africa.

The selectors reveal their starting 15 at 1.30 this afternoon, with around half a dozen changes being tipped.

It looks as though the current plight in the Springboks might be leading the selectors to tinker again.

The appearance of Doug Howlett and Neemia Tialata at yesterday's media session has been taken by many as a hint. However, Tialata is staying tight lipped.

He did say that starting for the All Blacks would be a dream come true, especially in front of his home Wellington crowd.

Howlett is positive about about his chances, saying nobody knows what will happen, but he just has to do the best with the opportunity if it is given to him.

The two of them did spend some time talking up the Springboks, with Howlett saying they are ready for a vicious South African backlash.

He believes the 49-0 thrashing at the hands of the Australians is probably the worst thing that could have happened for the All Blacks' chances as the South Africans are proud athletes, and it would be rare to get two performances like that.

South Africa reveals its side tomorrow morning.

- NEWSTALK ZB

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