Time for a bit of that All Black magic

Joe Rokocoko works his magic in preparation for the test against Ireland. Picture / Greg Bowker

Smokin' Joe Rokocoko will be a key weapon in All Black coach Graham Henry's plan to run the Irish off their feet on Saturday.

"We like to attack and I'm sure we'll try to attack at the weekend," said Henry, who picked twin openside flankers for the opening test of 2006.

Marty Holah returns to the All Blacks alongside captain Richie McCaw and will wear the No 6 jersey on his home ground at Waikato Stadium for the first time in his 34th test.

Rokocoko, who turned 23 yesterday, has scored 30 tries in 30 tests.