All Blacks flanker Vaea Fifita is relishing his shot at another Test start, saying his role in the New Zealand camp has somewhat changed with the inclusion of a number of new players in the camp.

26 year old Fifita is named to start at blindside flanker against Japan tomorrow in Tokyo and is excited to be back to play at international test level.

The Tongan born enforcer says he has been working on coming out of his shell and being a leader for the eight debutants set to play against Japan this weekend.

The seven Test All Black is named to start alongside Auckland openside Dalton Papali'i and Highlanders' No.8 Luke Whitelock in the loose forward department, with Whitelock named as captain.

The All Blacks will take on Japan at 5.45pm tomorrow.

[Source: TVNZ]

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