Fiji born, Sevu Reece will start for the All Blacks as they begin their defence of the Rugby World Cup against South Africa on Saturday.
Reece will be joined by Richie Mo’unga who will start at fly-half while Beauden Barrett starts at fullback. Aaron Smith, George Bridge, Ryan Crotty and Anton Leinert-Brown make up the backline for the All Blacks.
🚨 TEAM NAMING | The #AllBlacks team has been named for the #RWC2019 opener against @Springboks.
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 19, 2019
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Captain Kieran Read will lead the forwards and he will be joined by Ardie Savea, Sam Cane, Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock, Nepo Laulala, Dane Coles and Joe Moody.
đź‘€ Introducing your All Blacks 23 to take on South Africa in the opening Pool B clash of #RWC2019.
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 19, 2019
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The All Blacks take on the Springboks at 9.45pm Saturday.
All Blacks squad
1. Joe Moody (41)
2. Dane Coles (64)
3. Nepo Laulala (20)
4. Samuel Whitelock (112)
5. Scott Barrett (32)
6. Ardie Savea (34)
7. Sam Cane (63)
8. Kieran Read ‑ captain (122)
9. Aaron Smith (87)
10. Richie Mo’unga (12)
11. George Bridge (5)
12. Ryan Crotty (45)
13. Anton Lienert‑Brown (38)
14. Sevu Reece (3)
15. Beauden Barrett (78)
Reserves
16. Codie Taylor (45)
17. Ofa Tuungafasi (30)
18. Angus Ta’avao (8)
19. Patrick Tuipulotu (25)
20. Shannon Frizell (5)
21. TJ Perenara (59)
22. Sonny Bill Williams (53)
23. Ben Smith (80)
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