The All Blacks will face an Australian team refreshed after victory over South Africa last weekend. Photo: Reuters.
Rugby union: The All Blacks have made five changes to their starting team for the final Tri-Nations Test against the Wallabies in Sydney. Aaron Cruden will
start at flyhalf in place of
Daniel Carter, who is
recovering from ankle surgery.
Israel Dagg replaces Joe
Rokocoko on the left wing,
Piri Weepu will be the
scrumhalf ahead of Jimmy
Cowan, Victor Vito will
replace Jerome Kaino at
blindside flanker and prop Owen Franks starts in place of
brother Ben. The All
Blacks are chasing a record 10
consecutive victories over
Australia and could also
become the first team to sweep
all six matches in a
Tri-Nations southern
hemisphere series.
