All Blacks Starting XV in 2016?

Luatua, Piutau and Barrett - the future of All Black rugby post 2015?

Win or lose the Rugby World Cup in 2015, expect to see plenty of changes in the All Blacks in the year after that.

Expect the likes of Woodcock, Mealamu, Kaino, McCaw, Carter, Nonu and Smith to hang up their boots by that time if they're still around - McCaw, Carter, Nonu or Smith might hang around for the sevens although Titch might go for more specialist 7s players which could be the likes of SBW, Benji Marshall, Shaun Johnson, etc.

And I think we have some idea of what to expect from the All Blacks from the talent that has come through this season.

Here's my tip for the ABs starting XV in 2016 - with their ages

1.Jamie Mackintosh, 31
2.Dane Coles, 30
3.Owen Franks, 29
4.Sam Whitelock, 28
5.Brodie Retallick, 25
6.Steven Luatua, 25
7.Sam Cane, 24
8.Kieran Read, 31 (captain)
9.Aaron Smith, 28
10.Aaron Cruden, 27
11.Julian Savea, 26
12.Francis Saiili, 25
13.Ben Smith, 30
14.Charles Piutau, 25
15.Israel Dagg, 28

16.Liam Coltman, 26
17.Ben Afeaki, 28
18.Charlie Faumuina, 30
19.Dominic Bird, 25
20.Ardie Savea, 23
21.TJ Perenara, 24
22.Beauden Barrett, 25
23.Jason Emery, 23