The Rugby Championship resumes this weekend after a one week break, with the All Blacks playing in Napier for the first time since 1996.
Preparations though have been rocked slightly with the news that Aaron Cruden will miss this Saturday's game - giving Beauden Barrett a chance to start at first five for once. Cruden's departure - and forecast inclement weather conditions for the game - may very well open the door for Israel Dagg to return with his big kicking boot and defence into the lineup at fullback, with Ben Smith shifted to right wing ahead of the quiet but dependable Cory Jane.
On the bright side, Ma'a Nonu and Jerome Kaino should be back in the squad after recovering from injuries sustained in Sydney.
So, it should be as you were before -
1.Wyatt Crockett
2.Dane Coles
3.Owen Franks
4.Brodie Retallick
5.Sam Whitelock
6.Jerome Kaino
7.Richie McCaw
8.Kieran Read
9.Aaron Smith
10.Beauden Barrett
11.Julian Savea
12.Ma'a Nonu
13.Conrad Smith
14.Ben Smith
15.Israel Dagg
16.Keven Mealamu
17.Ben Franks
18.Charlie Faumuina
19.Steven Luatua
20.Sam Cane
21.TJ Perenara
22.Colin Slade
23.Malakai Fekitoa
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