Sam Whitelock in line to become most capped All Blacks player if he comes off the bench against the Azzurri
Frizell and Barrett will line up in the starting team at blindside flanker and inside centre for their first appearances of the tournament, while regular captain Cane and prop Lomax were named among the replacements.
“He’s brought a simplicity to his game,” said Foster. “He’s just focused on the quality of his ball carry, the quality of his tackle and his connections with the likes of Ardie and Sam, and this week Dalton. That’s what we want from him on Friday.” Fleet-footed back Damian McKenzie also starts on the bench, offering the exciting prospect of him linking up with the similarly pacy Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan late in the game.
“As against previous opponents, the focus will be on our performance. Accuracy and discipline will be key,” Crowley said. “We will face this game with courage and continue to consolidate our identity.”
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