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All Blacks field weakened side against ScotlandAll Blacks field weakened side against Scotland

Author:  Andrew Allen
Posted on:04 November 2008 - 2:52 PM
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Following the 19-14 victory over Australia in Hong Kong last weekend, Graham Henry has rung the changes ahead of New Zealand's game at Murrayfield this Sunday - the start of their tour of the Home Nations. Backrowers Liam Messam and Kieran Read, and loose-head prop Jamie Mackintosh will make their international bow - three of 12 changes."We haven't got a second team," said assistant coach Wayne Smith after the team touched down in the Scottish capital. "We are playing six matches in five weeks - if you look at the logistics of that you have to play the guys that are in the squad.

"We have to manage the squad well. Part of that is keeping the energy and desire high because that's critical."

New Zealand: Isaia Toeava, Anthony Tuitavake, Richard Kahui, Ma'a Nonu, Joe Rokocoko, Stephen Donald, Piri Weepu, Liam Messam, Adam Thomson, Kieran Read, Ali Williams, Anthony Boric, John Afoa, Keven Mealamu (c), Jamie Mackintosh.

Replacements: Corey Flynn, Neemia Tialata, Ross Filipo, Richie McCaw, Andy Ellis, Daniel Carter, Cory Jane.



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