Seven changes for Junior ABs

There are seven changes in the Junior All Blacks team for Friday's Pacific Five Nations match against Samoa at North Harbour Stadium.

John Schwalger comes in for Saimone Taumoepeau at loosehead prop, while Johnny Leo'o starts at openside for Josh Blackie.

Kevin Senio and Jimmy Gopperth are the new inside back combination, while Sosene Anesi moves to the left wing, with Ben Atiga taking over at fullback.

Caleb Ralph switches from left wing to centre, with Tamati Ellison now at second five.

Villiame Waqaseduadua replaces Anthony Tuitavake on the right wing.

Josh Blackie, Cameron McIntyre, Jamie Nutbrown, Saimone Taumoepeau and Anthony Tuitavake have been moved to the bench.

- NEWSTALK ZB