Canterbury and Wellington name unchanged sides

3.45pm

Canterbury rugby coach Aussie Mclean has named an unchanged starting lineup for Saturday night's NPC final against Wellington.

There is only one change on the bench, with Cameron McIntyre replacing Fijian wing Marika Vunibaka.

Wellington coach John Plumtree also named an unchanged starting 15 for the final.

He made one change to the bench with Plumtree opting for an extra forward with lock Ross Filipo replacing utility back Tamati Ellison.

There are five forwards and two backs on the bench.

Canterbury: Daniel Carter, Scott Hamilton, Casey Laulala, Aaron Mauger, Caleb Ralph, Andrew Mehrtens, Justin Marshall, Sam Broomhall, Richie McCaw (captain), Reuben Thorne, Norm Maxwell, Chris Jack, Greg Somerville, Corey Flynn and Dave Hewett.

Reserves: Tone Kopelani, Campbell Johnstone, Brad Thorn, Johnny Leo'o, Jamie Nutbrown, Cameron McIntyre and Ben Blair.

Wellington: Shannon Paku, Lome Fa'atau, Conrad Smith, Tana Umaga, Ma'a Nonu, Riki Flutey, Piri Weepu, Rodney So'oialo (captain), Ben Herring, Kristian Ormsby, Luke Andrews, Ross Kennedy, Neemia Tialata, Mahonri Schwalger and Joe McDonnell.

Reserves: Luke Mahoney, Tim Fairbrother, Ross Filipo, Thomas Waldrom, Scott Waldrom, Jimmy Gopperth and Sireli Bobo.

- Newstalk ZB

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